TEST Re-introduce the alcohol duty escalator

Re-introduce the alcohol duty escalator at 2-5% above inflation each year until duty receipts match the costs of alcohol harm, to offset those costs to the taxpayer.

Policy family: Price

Population impact


4

Policy impact

1
Impact on health inequalities2
Time until impact4
Public support4
Financial cost or income3


Key12345
Population impact0-19%20-39%40-59%60-79%>80%
Policy impactIncreased awarenessIncreased knowledgePotential actionSustained actionLifechanging
Impact on health inequalitiesMajor increaseIncreaseNo impactReductionMajor reduction
Time until impact10+ years5-9 years3-4 years1-2 years<1 year
Public support

Not known

LowModerateHighVery high
Financial cost or incomeHigh costLow costNeutralLow incomeHigh income

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