SWA welcomes lowering of fees under Spirit Drinks Verification scheme

Mark Kent, SWA Chief Executive, said:

“We welcome the lowering of fees under the UK government’s Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme. For the past decade, the Scotch Whisky industry has been paying over the odds and the harmonisation of fees with other UK producers addresses the inherent unfairness built into the system.

“While this move is a step in the right direction, we have invited the Exchequer Secretary to visit the industry to discuss other inconsistencies in the UK’s tax and regulatory structures, which leave the Scotch Whisky industry at a competitive disadvantage. Greater fairness for Scotch Whisky can underpin the government’s growth mission, and we look forward to working with HM Treasury towards that shared aim.”

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Find the UK government's Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme update here.

Mark Kent, SWA Chief Executive