News and Press
Comment on IFS report on the impact of introducing minimum pricing in Britain
28 Sep 2010
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) report published today on the impact on minimum pricing in Great Britain does not in essence say anything new about the possible effects of minimum pricing, but highlights specific points in order to make the case for increasing alcohol...read more
Removal of minimum pricing 'a missed opportunity'
22 Sep 2010
The BMA, Alcohol Focus Scotland and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) today [Wednesday 22 September 2010] expressed deep disappointment over the Health Committee’s decision to remove minimum pricing from the Alcohol Bill. Dr Brian Keighley,...read more
Minimum price announced
2 Sep 2010
The Scottish Government today announced they will propose a minimum price of 45p per unit at Stage 2 of the Alcohol Bill currently under consideration in the Scottish Parliament. Responding to the announcement SHAAP Director, Tom Roberts, said: "We welcome a...read more