Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 16005
Whisky: Origin Marking
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 13 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on the proposed geographical indication for English Whisky; and what her Department's planned timetable is for completing its work on this.
Answer
Stephen MorganMinisters are considering all the evidence gathered during the statutory assessment process before making a decision. We aim to announce our decision on the application shortly.