Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Whisky: Origin Marking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on the proposed geographical indication for English Whisky; and what her Department's planned timetable is for completing its work on this.

Answer

Ministers are considering all the evidence gathered during the statutory assessment process before making a decision. We aim to announce our decision on the application shortly.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

16005

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Origin marking Whisky

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk