Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 17724
Whisky: Origin Marking
Tabled: 10 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Sir Alec Shelbrooke
Conservative — Wetherby and Easingwold
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to decide on the English Whisky Geographical Indication application.
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.