Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gordon Banks (Labour). It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2007 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Whisky Industry
- Question
- What recent estimate he has made of the value of the Scottish whisky industry to the economy of Scotland.
- Answer
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The Scotch whisky industry is of massive importance to the Scottish economy, and that is why the Government have announced steps to enhance the protection of Scotch whisky. Exports of Scotch whisky are worth £2.5 billion annually to the Scottish and UK economy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 468 c270-1
- 167461
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Overseas trade Scotland Trade Whisky
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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