Written question asked by Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 27 October 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 2015. It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Monday, 2 November 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.
Spirits: Scotland
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what support his Department is providing to the spirits industry in Scotland.
- Answer
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The government is committed to supporting the spirits industry in Scotland. The duty on spirits was cut by 2% at March Budget 2015, building on the duty freeze at Budget 2014. These measures have benefited the Scotch whisky industry in addition to the overall spirits industry across the UK.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 13594
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Government assistance Scotland Spirits
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