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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Scotland news and updates: AFS release new Manifesto; SNP still seek minimum price; national brief interventions target met



Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) have launched a new Manifesto which calls for the new Scottish Parliament to take decisive steps to reduce the harm caused by alcohol by:
  • Increasing the price and reducing the availability of alcohol
  • Specifically targeting supermarkets for increased regulation
  • Banning alcohol sports sponsorship
  • Reducing drink driving limits to 50mg
  • Awareness raising campaign on the harm alcohol causes to others
  • Improved treatment and support services for people in need
See here for the full 8 calls to action. The Scottish National Party (SNP) recently announced they would revive their plans for a minimum price if they win the Scottish national elections on May 5th. A senior police officer has also backed the measure.

NHS Scotland have also recently met the national 3 year target to deliver nearly 150,000 brief interventions by March 2011. See this Alcohol Information Scotland page for previous reports.
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