CBI urges Scottish whisky manufacturers to vote no

Posted on 29 Apr 2013 by The Manufacturer

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged Scotland’s whisky manufacturers to reject independence in next year’s referendum.

In a speech to Scottish business leaders at the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), CBI director-general John Cridland said the countries making up the United Kingdom are stronger than apart, highlighting common laws and regulations that make it more efficient to operate across the UK. Mr Cridland said: “The Treasury’s analysis of the currency options available…

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