Minimum Pricing Shot Down In Scotland But Now On The Agenda In Manchester

The Scottish Government's decision to back down on plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcoholic drinks is likely to be generally welcomed by the alcoholic drinks industry. However, with the local government in Greater Manchester now examining the possibility of introducing a bylaw that would have a similar theme, we think the idea of minimum pricing could still gain traction if it is shown to significantly reduce the harmful effects of excess

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