John Swinney MSP appointed Scotland's First Minister

Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association said: “On behalf of the Scotch Whisky industry, I congratulate John Swinney on his re-election as First Minister of Scotland. We welcome the new government’s manifesto commitment to set up a National Council for Economic Growth and we look forward to collaborating with them to boost our sector’s contribution to Scotland's economy.

With Scotch Whisky accounting for three quarters of Scottish food and drink exports and supporting over 40,000 jobs throughout Scotland, it’s crucial that Scotch Whisky and its wide-reaching and complex supply chain are supported with a strong, competitive business environment here at home as we look to the future.

“The SWA and our member companies are committed to working with the First Minister and his government to deliver our shared priorities and ensure our industry can grow, invest and thrive in communities across the country.”

-ENDS