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Written question asked by Martin Whitfield (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Whisky: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many people have been employed by the Scotch Whisky industry in the last five years.

Answer

More than 10,500 people are directly employed in the Scotch Whisky industry in Scotland, and over 42,000 jobs across the UK are supported by the industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
267258
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Employment Scotland Whisky
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk