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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Minimum pricing speculation continues as Prime Minster speaks out on 'alcohol scandal'


Alcohol policy hit the headlines again this week with David Cameron talking tough on the "alcohol scandal" costing the NHS close to £3 billion per year. Visiting a hospital in north-east England, the Prime Minister spoke of the unacceptable impact of public drunkenness on the NHS and police services across the country. > > > > Read More