Scots tackle alcohol pricing

Link to the article: Channel 4

Last Modified: 02 Mar 2009
By: Emily Reuben

The Scottish government is cracking down on cut-price booze, but is price the best way to tackle alcohol misuse?

The Scottish Government has said it will crack down on cut-price deals in a bid to cut the level of alcohol consumption north of the border.

A minimum price per unit of alcohol, a ban on offers encouraging bulk buying and a curb on "irresponsible" promotions are all part of a package unveiled by Scottish National Party Ministers this morning.