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Motion · S6M-17460 · 6 May 2025

Scotch Whisky Industry Heralds Free Trade Agreement Between India and the UK

Lodged by Murdo Fraser (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of a free trade agreement between India and the UK; understands that, once ratified, the move will result in the halving of the current 150% tariff on Scotch whisky to 75%, and then a staged reduction down to 40% over the next 10 years; notes reports that the deal has the potential to increase Scotch whisky exports to India by £1 billion over the next five years, and create 1,200 jobs across the UK; believes that the deal is good for India too, boosting federal and state revenue by over £3 billion annually, and wishes all those involved in the Scotch whisky industry all the best for the future.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.