Diplomatic Service (United Kingdom Wines and Sparkling Wines) Bill

Key Points

• The measure would require HM Diplomatic Service to purchase UK-produced wines and sparkling wines in specified circumstances and to serve them at overseas functions and events.
• It aims to promote UK wine and sparkling wine producers by prioritising British products at official overseas events.
• It would involve government procurement implications and could have cost or sourcing considerations for official functions.
• The bill includes "connected purposes" as stated in the long title, indicating related provisions beyond the core requirement.
• It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, originated in the Commons, and is sponsored by Ms Nusrat Ghani.

Progress

The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then continue through the remaining stages in the parliamentary process.