§ Mr. CarmichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to his answer of 3 February 2004,Official Report, column 757W, on the whisky industry, what previous meetings he has had with representatives of the Scottish whisky industry; and what representations he has made to the Treasury on the impact of introducing a tax strip for the sector. [153934]
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§ Mrs. McGuireMy right hon. Friend has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues affecting Scotland.
Aside from the meetings referred to in my answer of 3 February 2004, Official Report, column 757W, Scotland Office, Ministers have had no other formal meetings with representatives of the Scotch whisky industry.