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Monday, September 22, 2008

Conservative U-turn on alcohol liberalization


The Conservative Party (Høyre) seems ready to reverse its previous policy which would have made alcohol cheaper and available in ordinary stores.

The existing alcohol policy has reduced consumption and resulted in less alcohol related illness in Norway than in other countries. To liberalize alcohol rules would be irresponsible, concludes Høyre's public health policy committee.
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