Ms Patricia Callan:

In the case of spirits, the focus is moving away from the United Kingdom, which means that they are fine. However, the position is different in the case of cider and beer, even in the production process. Up to 85% of cider finished product goes to the United Kingdom. The majority of apples used in the process are grown north of the Border. If one was to have a tariff on apples coming in and a tariff on one’s final product going out, one would have some serious difficulties. That is the type of product with which one needs to diversify and, if necessary, move manufacturing accordingly.