Motion · S5M-24317 · 8 Mar 2021
Suspension of Tariffs on Scotch Whisky
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates both the Scotch Whisky Association and the GMB on what it sees as their well-fought campaign to reverse tariffs placed by the US Government; understands that both the new administration of President Biden and the UK Government have reached an agreement that will see these being suspended for four months while both sides seek a long-term settlement, and calls on them to work together to ensure that a settlement is reached as part of a post-COVID-19 economic recovery programme to help provide reassurance to the whisky sector and the many jobs that it supports.
Supporters (7)
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 8 Mar 2021
- Iain Gray 8 Mar 2021
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 8 Mar 2021
- Sarah Boyack 10 Mar 2021
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 10 Mar 2021
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 17 Mar 2021
- Colin Smyth 24 Mar 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.