Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 31 July 2024.
Andrew Bowie
Shadow Minister (Veterans), Shadow Minister (Energy Security and Net Zero)
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the value of the Scotch whisky industry to the economy.
Gareth Thomas
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
According to research published by the Scotch Whisky Association, the Scotch Whisky industry contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy in 2022, supporting 66,000 jobs across the UK. Scotch Whisky is also the UK’s leading food and drink export, with exports valued at £5.6 billion in 2023. My department continues to support this economically vital industry by opening new markets, tackling trade barriers and challenging unfair trade practices around the world to maximise international opportunities.
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