Mark has called on government ministers to hold discussions with manufacturers and importers of non-alcoholic beer, lager, wine and spirits products with the aim of making those drinks cheaper for customers than their alcoholic equivalents.

Following reforms by the previous Conservative government, alcoholic drinks are now taxed based on their strength.

Low-strength drinks below 3.5 per cent ABV are charged at a lower rate of alcohol duty, while stronger alcoholic products attract a higher rate of duty.

In his response to Mark's parliamentary question, Health and Social Care Minister Andrew Gwynne MP said the Government "will continue to consider how best to address and reduce alcohol-related harms."

Commenting, Mark said:

"Non-alcoholic drinks need to be lower in price than alcoholic drinks to improve public health and reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour."