Ale Quest

In his Pre-Budget Statement yesterday Alistair Darling temporary lowered the VAT rate by 2.5% but offset by raising the duty on alcohol to cover it.

This despite pubs which are an important part of England’s heritage closing at a record levels, would of welcomed lower prices that they could charge their customers.

Mind you I don’t think he cares with his subsidized bar in the Houses of Parliament.

You can contact your MP to register your disappointment with this budget, by typing your post code in the box below.

Currently there is a petition calliing on the government to reduce the duty on cask

The petitioner iis calling on a 10p per pint reduction in the duty of cask conditioned beers and I urge every one to sign it.