Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 904329

Trade Agreements: India

Tabled: 22 May 2025
Answered: 4 June 2025
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Question

Mark Ferguson

LabourGateshead Central and Whickham

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-India free trade agreement on Scotland.

Answer

Ian Murray
Our trade deal with India is great news for Scotland, increasing exports, growing our economy and securing jobs. Scottish products will benefit from significant tariff reductions. That includes whisky, where the current 150% tariff will be halved from day...

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