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Motion · S6M-11882 · 16 Jan 2024

Welcoming the Positive Scotch Whisky Association Economic Impact Report

Lodged by Donald Cameron Standard Motion 37 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the recent publication of the Scotch Whisky Association’s report, Scotch Whisky's Economic Impact 2022; welcomes the finding that the Scotch whisky industry generated £7.1 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy, and that, of that figure, £5.3 billion was generated in Scotland; understands that the Scotch whisky industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, including 41,000 jobs in Scotland; recognises that Scotch whisky exports increased by 31% between 2018 and 2022 to a record £6.2 billion, and that Scotch whisky accounts for over a quarter of UK food and drink exports; further recognises that the Scotch whisky industry invested £2.1 billion into new CapX projects between 2018 and 2022; acknowledges the importance of Scotch whisky to the Highlands and Islands region, given that it accounted for a quarter of GVA to the regional economy, and encourages both of Scotland’s governments to continue to support the growth of the industry.

Supporters (37)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.