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Scottish Affairs Committee

11 novembre 2026

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Evidence from academic and policy experts on global economic conditions, tariffs, trade agreements and export risks for Scotland’s whisky industry.

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First panel — Global trade environment for Scotland’s whisky industry

07:28

Opening statements

07:28

Patricia Ferguson MP — opening of session and witness introductions

07:28

Sangeeta Khorana — self-introduction and expertise

07:51

Thomas Sampson — self-introduction and research focus

08:16

Will Howarth — self-introduction and role

08:30

Global economic conditions and risks for Scotch whisky exports

08:44

Question from Patricia Ferguson MP on current global economic conditions for Scotch whisky exports

08:44

Question from Patricia Ferguson MP on future risks to Scotch whisky exports

14:24

Question from David Duguid on motives behind reshoring and industrial policy

17:36

Question from a Member on distillers’ response to high energy costs and renewables

19:13

Question from a Member on why UK energy prices are comparatively high

20:56

Question from John Cooper MP on investment strategy and market dynamics in India and beyond

22:01

Question from John Cooper MP on EU SPS alignment and implications for global trade deals

25:24

Question from David Duguid on changing consumer behaviour and premium versus blended Scotch

29:31

Question from David Duguid on global competition and English single malt

31:30

Question from David Duguid on trade policy priorities and post‑Brexit market access

34:02

Question from Angus MacDonald on bulk spirit exports and premium Scotch branding

38:02

Question from Angus MacDonald on key growth markets for Scotch whisky

39:43

Question from Angus MacDonald on UK alcohol duty and tax revenue effects

43:47

Question from Kirsteen Sullivan MP on lessons from recent US tariffs and trade uncertainty

44:35

Question from Kirsteen Sullivan MP on how companies can shield themselves from tariff shocks

50:35

Question from Kirsteen Sullivan MP on long-term tariff impacts on investment and trade

51:36

Question from Maureen Burke MP on recovery of exports after tariff removal

53:45

Question from Maureen Burke MP on UK government actions to protect Scotch exports

56:25

Question from David Duguid on strategic versus tactical US tariffs and leverage via bourbon casks

01:00:21

Question from Mr Lumsden on evaluating export promotion policies

01:02:56

Question from Mr Lumsden on the significance and implementation of the UK–India FTA for whisky

01:04:56

Question from Kenny Stevenson on UK government priorities to support industry growth

01:10:35

Conclusion of first evidence panel

01:12:56

Second panel — Practical operating realities for Scotch whisky producers

01:15:48

Opening statements (second panel)

01:15:48

Introductions of second panel witnesses

01:15:48

Trading conditions and recent economic pressures on distilleries

01:16:43

Question from Patricia Ferguson MP on how trading conditions have changed for distilleries in recent years

01:16:43

Question from Patricia Ferguson MP on whether current challenges are short-term or long-term

01:20:17

Question from Patricia Ferguson MP on specific pressures facing smaller distilleries

01:22:32

Question from John Cooper MP on production cuts and stock management amid market uncertainty

01:25:30

Question from John Cooper MP on whether smaller distilleries will contract or fail

01:26:44

Question from John Cooper MP on consolidation and saturation in the Scotch whisky industry

01:27:58

Question from Angus MacDonald MP on whisky stock levels (the "whisky lake")

01:31:15

Local economic impact of distilleries and rural employment

01:32:15

Question from Susan Murray MP on local employment and investment in rural distilleries

01:32:15

Alcohol duty increases and small producer relief

01:38:21

Question from Douglas Lumsden MP on impact of alcohol duty increase

01:38:21

Question from Douglas Lumsden MP on small producer relief for Scotch whisky distilleries

01:47:31

Question from Douglas Lumsden MP on combined tax and regulatory pressures on employment

01:48:52

Question from Douglas Lumsden MP on duty disparity between spirits and beer or cider

01:53:16

Question from Douglas McAllister MP on ABV-based duty reform and minimum wage impacts

01:54:50

Question from David Duguid on why UK whisky duty far exceeds other G7 countries

01:57:55

Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the United States

02:01:00

Question from Kirsteen Sullivan MP on business responses to US tariffs and their removal

02:01:00

Non-tariff barriers, new trade agreements and global competition

02:04:10

Question from Kirsteen Sullivan MP on main barriers to selling whisky overseas beyond tariffs

02:04:10

Question from Maureen Burke MP on opportunities and challenges from new trade agreements with India

02:08:58

Digital connectivity and infrastructure for rural distilleries

02:11:58

Question from Susan Murray MP on impact of improved digital connectivity on distilleries and tourism

02:11:58

Minimum unit pricing and alcohol harm policies

02:16:22

Question from Kenny Stevenson MP on impact of higher minimum unit pricing in Scotland

02:16:22

Energy costs, on-site renewables and grid connections

02:17:52

Question on energy costs, on-site renewables and grid connection challenges for distilleries

02:17:52

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11 novembre 2026

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07:28 - 07:51

Oratore 2

Morning and welcome to this meeting of the Scottish Affairs Committee where we're considering Scotland's whisky industry. I'd like to welcome our panelists this morning and thank them very much for giving up their time to be with us. If I start with yourself, Professor, could I ask you just to briefly say your name and what your role is? Thank you very much.

07:51 - 08:15

Oratore 1

Hi, good morning. Thank you for having me on this committee. I am Sangeeta Khorana.

I'm Professor for Trade Policy at Aston University, and I'm also the Associate Dean for the Business School. My area of work is primarily trade analysis, modelling of trade agreements and I have done some work for the Scotch Whisky Association, which was a commissioned project. Thank you so much.

08:15 - 08:16

Thank you.

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