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Whisky: Origin Marking

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16005

The question

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.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

Ministers 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.

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