Written questions

Whisky: Origin Marking

2026-07-05 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 16005 · Official question

Kevin Hollinrake

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on the proposed geographical indication for English Whisky; and what her Department's planned timetable is for completing its work on this.

Answer

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.