Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Scotch Whisky Association on tax on whisky.

Ministers hold regular meetings with a wide range of stakeholders, including from the alcohol industry.

Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel