Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 3
3
Accepted
Key issues, including bulk whisky tariffs, require resolution to realise full trade agreement benefits.
Conclusion
There remain important issues that will require resolution and ongoing monitoring if the full benefits of the Agreement are to be realised. The Committee heard that the key bulk whisky tariff line has not been liberalised to the same extent as the Scotch-specific tariff codes. The automotive sector will also require support to make effective use of tariff rate quotas, and consideration should be given to the introduction of core food production standards. (Conclusion, Paragraph 51)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states that the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) oversees the utilization and implementation of the Agreement through awareness campaigns, sector-specific guides, and support for firms. DBT has already engaged over 7,000 organizations, and the government will regularly update Parliament on preparation, utilization, and tariff preference uptake.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 17 April 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗