Debate on Wednesday, 16 November 2016, in the House of Commons, led by Neil Parish. The answering member was George Eustice.

English Wine Industry

Motion that this House has considered the English wine industry. Agreed to on question. Sitting adjourned without Question put.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 617 cc159-176WH
Session: 2016-17
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Related items: The English Wine Industry
Friday, 11 November 2016
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Proceeding contributions: Edward Leigh | 617 c160WH (Link to this contribution)
Before I call Mr Parish to move the motion, I should say that no fewer than five Government Membe...; Neil Parish | 617 c160WH (Link to this contribution)
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the English wine industry.
It is a grea...; Julian Knight | 617 c160WH (Link to this contribution)
I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. We all see wine in the context o...; Neil Parish | 617 c160WH (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is so right, is he not? It is the best wine in the world; there is no doubt about ...; James Cartlidge | 617 c161WH (Link to this contribution)
With those great figures, does my hon. Friend agree that one way to promote English wine would be...; Neil Parish | 617 c161WH (Link to this contribution)
Obviously there is great wine from Suffolk, as there is across all our counties of England and Wa...; Rebecca Pow | 617 c161WH (Link to this contribution)
I commend my hon. Friend. I was made a snipe champion, so I rather think I have drawn the short s...; Neil Parish | 617 c161WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. She is right, and we are conducting an inquiry at th...; Tim Loughton | 617 c161WH (Link to this contribution)
Not only are we beating them in competition, but the French are now admitting, “If you can’t beat...; Neil Parish | 617 cc161-2WH (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend has obviously been looking at my speech, because I shall mention that in a minute....; Sarah Wollaston | 617 c162WH (Link to this contribution)
Further to that point, will my hon. Friend join me in congratulating Sharpham Wine and Cheese, wh...; Neil Parish | 617 cc162-3WH (Link to this contribution)
I very much commend the Sharpham vineyard, because, once again, it is reaching out. It is produci...; Edward Leigh | 617 c163WH (Link to this contribution)
We have five Members wishing to speak. I want to get everyone in. I will start with Nick Herbert,...; Lord Herbert of South Downs | 617 cc163-5WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward, in this important debate. I ...; Tim Loughton | 617 c165WH (Link to this contribution)
I will briefly break into this commercial break for English wine and produce to congratulate my h...; Calum Kerr | 617 c165WH (Link to this contribution)
And Scottish?; Tim Loughton | 617 cc165-7WH (Link to this contribution)
There are not yet any Scottish vineyards that I am aware of—but if climate change continues, the ...; Scott Mann | 617 c167WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Sir Edward, and I congratulate my hon. F...; Julian Knight | 617 c167WH (Link to this contribution)
On that point, the quality of British wine is often so poor in comparison with that of English wi...; Scott Mann | 617 cc167-8WH (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right.
Of course, the sector would welcome a cut to duty. A su...; Jason McCartney | 617 c168WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward.
I am proud to have one of th...; Lord Mackinlay of Richborough | 617 cc168-9WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Edward. I congratulate my h...; Kevin Hollinrake | 617 c169WH (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend mentions vineyards in the north. Like my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (...; Lord Mackinlay of Richborough | 617 cc169-170WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. There are a lot of tax proposals that could be intro...; Calum Kerr | 617 cc170-2WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. If I may be so bold, you are the o...; Mary Glindon | 617 cc171-3WH (Link to this contribution)
It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for ...; Edward Leigh | 617 c173WH (Link to this contribution)
Order. Mrs Glindon, will you please leave time for the Minister? You have been going for six minu...; Mary Glindon | 617 c173WH (Link to this contribution)
Sorry, I will jump ahead. It is really important for the Government to rejoin the OIV, as Members...; George Eustice | 617 cc173-6WH (Link to this contribution)
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Neil Parish) on securing this ...; Neil Parish | 617 c176WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank all hon. Members, the shadow Minister and the Minister for their contributions. This is a...
Subjects: Marketing Trade Wines Viticulture
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English Wine Industry

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