Protecting and Growing Scotland’s Iconic Food and Drink Sector
The final question is, that motion S6M-16839, in the name of Mairi Gougeon, on protecting and growing Scotland’s iconic food and drink sector, be agreed to.
S6M-16839: That the Parliament recognises the value and importance of Scotland&rsquo;s food and drink sector in terms of economic benefits, its particular importance to Scotland&rsquo;s rural and island communities and, importantly, its role in enhancing Scotland&rsquo;s reputation on a global scale; further recognises the risks of the proposal for an English whisky geographical indication that could undermine Scotch whisky and single malt, which is central to the economy; acknowledges the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector in an ever-changing world; calls for cross-party support to ensure that the sector continues to receive backing and support in order to grow sustainably and contribute to a prosperous and thriving economy; notes the new risk from tariffs, and calls on the UK Government to do all that it can to protect Scotland&rsquo;s businesses and consumers from their impact.