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Whisky: Origin Marking

Asked by Sir Alec ShelbrookeConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 July 2026UIN 17724

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to decide on the English Whisky Geographical Indication application.

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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