Multi million pound boost for Scotch in South America
Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has said that Scotland's 'big voice in the EU' helped bring about an important trade deal with Colombia and Peru which will see tariffs scrapped on Scotch sales to these countries.
Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has said that Scotland鈥檚 鈥渂ig voice in the EU鈥� helped bring about an important trade deal with Colombia and Peru which will see tariffs scrapped on Scotch sales to these countries.
Speaking to the Scotch Whisky Association in London, Mr Mundell said the European Parliament vote earlier today highlighted the benefits of the UK Government standing up for Scotland鈥檚 products around the world.
David Mundell said:
鈥淥ur timing in gathering here this evening could not have been better. This morning the European Parliament voted on聽an important trade deal with Colombia and Peru,聽聽a deal聽which will scrap tariffs on Scotch sales to these countries. Deals backed by the UK Government.
鈥淭his is great news for the Scotch Whisky industry and helps one of Scotland鈥檚 greatest exports reach even more聽high growth聽markets.
鈥淭his deal will see the tariffs in both countries for whisky completely scrapped, from 20% (in Colombia) and 9% (in Peru)聽to zero over the next decade or so.
鈥淭his could mean a multi million pound boost to Scotch exports.
鈥淚t is also shows that Scotland benefits from having a big voice in the EU and a UK Government standing up for Scotland鈥檚 products around the world.
鈥淏eing part of the UK opens doors for Scotland and Scottish business in every corner of the globe.鈥�