UK Wine Industry

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 4:31 pm on 21 January 2026.

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Photo of Sarah Dyke Sarah Dyke Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Rural Affairs) 4:31, 21 January 2026

I thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. Somerset is more often known for its cider production, but I have a brilliant, multi-award winning winemaker, Smith & Evans, based in Aller on the Somerset levels. As he rightly points out, sales of UK wine are increasing, but there are difficulties, such as the tax thresholds that are hampering growers’ innovation. Does he agree that the Government must justify the cumulative cost burden of extended producer responsibility for glass packaging alongside those rising costs?