Alcohol Focus Scotland has produced briefing papers on a number of important alcohol-related issues. Each of these includes background information and our recommendations for action.
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Briefing paper for MSPs re Alcohol etc (Scotland) Bill debate June 2010
Minimum Pricing
The introduction of minimum pricing in Scotland is about to go through the Scottish Parliament as part of a wider Alcohol Bill. The details of it will be scrutinised before agreement is reached on whether or not it should be introduced. Alcohol Focus Scotland believes that the evidence is clear of the link between consumption and price - as price has gone down, consumption has risen. Alcohol is 69% more affordable today, than 30 years ago. There has been increased competition between retailers who have responded by cutting prices and offering deep discounts and promotions, with the result that alcohol, a legal drug, is available at silly prices.
The following information should convince anyone who is unsure on this matter and we would like to encourage everyone to write to their MSP and ask them to support minimum pricing when it comes to vote.
You can also share your views on our forum.....
Minimum Pricing - General Information
Minimum Pricing - Arguments by opponents
Statistics to support minimum pricing
Minimum Pricing (PDF 360kb) - have your say on our forum
Other information
Alcohol Focus Scotland also provide briefing papers and other information regarding alcohol.
Alcohol and Pregnancy (PDF 81kb)
Local Alcohol Agencies (PDF 149kb) - this paper was produced for the Cross Party Group Meeting on 11 June 2008.
