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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill

"I am sorry, but because of the time—[Interruption.] I will come to the hon. Lady, who confirmed that the SNP’s position—..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill

"The hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Angus Brendan MacNeil) has a deaf ear, because I said I would let the hon. Member for Edinburgh North and Leith intervene. I will come to her in a minute, if she has patience.

The hon. Lady confirmed that the SNP’s position …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill

"That is page 29, but there is absolutely no information on how the SNP would do that or what it would do. It is absolutely farcical—you have no plan for how you will go forward on the CFP; you will simply go back into it and do as you are …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill

"I give way to my right hon. Friend...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill

"Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am grateful to the Secretary of State for that intervention because—..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill

"I just love how we rile SNP Members so much that they have to make fake points of order to try to disrupt the flow of my speech. However, they will not disrupt the flow of my speech when I am criticising the SNP.

I will mention the hon. Member …..."
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Written Question
Whisky: Scotland
Tuesday 16th October 2018

Asked by: Douglas Ross (Conservative - Moray)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support the Scotch whisky industry.

Answered by David Rutley

Government support of the Scotch Whisky industry is through both government policy and engagement with the industry, notably the Scotch Whisky Association.

We fully recognise the added value given to Scotch Whisky by its registration as a Geographical Indication (GI). The EU (Withdrawal) Act and legislation made under it will establish in domestic law the framework of rules that govern the EU GI scheme for spirit drinks; this will ensure that all UK GIs, including Scotch Whisky, enjoy continued protection in the UK after we leave.

Through engaging closely with the Scotch Whisky Association my officials have secured some important amendments to the proposed replacement EU Spirit Drinks Regulation and will continue to work closely with the Association on this.

The government is aware of the contribution that the Scotch Whisky industry makes to the economy and employment. Her Majesty’s Treasury are responsible for duty on alcoholic beverages and the Chancellor keeps all taxes under review at fiscal events. The government is committed to supporting the Scotch Whisky industry. The freeze in spirits duty announced in November 2017 means a bottle of Scotch is 24p cheaper than had it risen by inflation, and the average tax charged on a bottle of Scotch in 2018 is estimated to be £1.15 lower than it otherwise would have been since ending the spirits duty escalator in 2014.

In respect of international trade priorities, through the Food is GREAT campaign, we will continue profiling Scotch Whisky overseas and engaging with the industry.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Oct 2018
Agriculture Bill

"The hon. Lady speaks about briefings. Does she agree with the National Farmers Union Scotland, which said in its briefing that the Scottish National party Scottish Government should accept the offer from the Westminster Government to include a schedule for Scotland? Why is the SNP refusing to do that?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Oct 2018
Agriculture Bill

"Several right hon. and hon. Members have mentioned that this is the first time in over 40 years that our UK Parliament has discussed and debated UK agricultural policy. For us younger Members, it is the first time in our lifetime that this Parliament has been able to discuss such …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"As well as working with the Scottish Government, does the Minister agree that the Scotch Whisky Association has done an incredible amount of work on this issue, which is hugely important for that industry? Will he give further assurance that he is working across government—not just in his Department, but …..."
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