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Saturday, April 19, 2008

Minimum pricing for alcohol? The debate hots up..

Saturday, April 19, 2008

As Government ministers consider options for setting minimum prices on alcohol, the debate is hotting up amongst the industry and public alike as to whether such a move would make any difference, or is politically acceptable. This month the Daily Telegraph suggested that preparations to bring in minumum pricing are underway. However it understood that minsters are still only considering such options and awaiting further reviews as to the effectiveness and impacts of such policies.
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