Maureen Burke

Maureen Burke

Labour — Glasgow North East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 November 2025

Debate

Scotch Whisky Industry

Contribution

Scotch whisky is one of Scotland’s greatest products, with high demand at home and across the globe, but many are worried about the challenges facing the industry. The Scotch Whisky Association is calling for a multi-year freeze on excise duty for spirits to relieve some of those pressures and to back the wider hospitality sector. Will the Minister join me, GMB Scotland and others by committing to freeze spirits duty in the Budget later this month?

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