Scotch Whisky Excise Duty
Debate between Jim Sheridan and Brian H. Donohoe(10 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Donohoe
I give way to my hon. Friend, who is the chairman of the all-party group.
Jim Sheridan
I want to take my hon. Friend back to the important issue of jobs. One of the significant factors of the Scotch whisky industry is that the jobs that it creates are excellent, well-paid, quality jobs. It is possible to tell that by the turnover of staff, which is very low.
Mr Donohoe
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for the point he makes, and it is clear that the issue of jobs is part of the equation.