Whisky: Scotland
(asked on 4th March 2020) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the value to the economy of the Scottish whisky industry in each of the last five years.
This question was answered on 13th March 2020
The Government recognises the important role of the Scottish whisky industry in Scotland, and in the UK economy.
At Budget 2020 the Chancellor announced a freeze on spirits duty, and a range of other measures to support the industry, including an additional £1m to promote Scottish food and drink products overseas.