CARDHU PURE MALT WHISKY

Early day motion 1863, tabled 4 November 2003 by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 28 members.

That this House expresses its concern at the decision by Diageo to market Cardhu Pure Malt whisky, which is a blend of several malts, in a packaging which is virtually identical to their Cardhu single Highland malt whisky; notes that there is widespread concern in the industry that this action will seriously undermine the integrity and authenticity of the entire single malt industry and jeopardise long-term consumer confidence in a product which is of major importance for the Scottish economy; and calls upon Diageo to cease marketing their Cardhu Pure Malt in this manner.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.