Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on revenue accruing to the public purse as a result of the reduction in sales of scotch whisky to the US following the imposition of tariffs; and if he will make a statement.

The Government regards the tariffs on Scotch whisky as unhelpful and unnecessary. These tariffs are unfairly damaging a great UK export. The Government takes this issue very seriously and continues to raise this issue with the highest levels of the US administration in order to seek a negotiated settlement.

Regarding revenue, exports of Scotch whisky are not subject to UK spirits duty. Accordingly, there is no impact on UK spirits duty accruing to the Exchequer.