Written question asked by Mark Menzies (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by David Mundell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Spirits: Scotland
- Question
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What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect on the Scottish economy of maintaining the current level of excise duty on spirits.
- Answer
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I have regular discussions with the Chancellor who recently announced that Spirits Duty will be frozen for the second year in a row.
This represents a huge boost for the Scotch Whisky industry which directly contributes over £3.2 billion to the Scottish economy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 907847
- Session
- 2017-19
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Excise duties Scotland Spirits
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- 2018-12-03 12:42:16 +0000
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