BBPA slams calls for alcohol tax hike23 October, 2007
Health groups to push for 10 per cent tax increase on alcohol
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has hit out at health groups’ calls for a 10 per cent tax hike on alcohol to tackle drink-related problems.
The Alcohol Health Alliance coalition, made up of 21 health and temperance groups and headed by the Royal College of Physicians, wants alcohol taxation increased as well as more government regulation of the drinks industry.
The alliance, expected to officially launch next month, also wants to see health warnings placed on alcohol adverts and promotions to help curb binge-drinking.
But Mark Hastings, director of communications at the BBPA, said tax increases had already been proven not to work.
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