§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on how many European Union states apply a reduced rate of duty on beer for small brewers; and on which states apply the reduced rate up to the maximum production level of 200,000 hectolitres allowable under EU law. [55600]
§ Mr. BoatengSeven other member states apply reduced rates of duty based on brewers' production levels. Belgium, Denmark, Germany. Luxembourg and Portugal offer a degree of relief up to the maximum production level allowable under EU law.