Alcohol Bill Published

Scotland has a 'once in a generation chance' to tackle the country's alcohol problems, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said today as the Alcohol Bill was published
The Bill's key proposals include:
A minimum price per unit of alcohol to raise the cost of the cheapest ciders, lagers and low-grade spirits favoured by problem drinkers
A ban on irresponsible off-sales promotions which encourage excessive drinking
A duty on licensing boards to consider raising the off-sales purchase age to 21 where appropriate to develop local solutions to local problems
A power to introduce a 'social responsibility fee' on some retailers to offset the costs of dealing with drink problem

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