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Looks like Scotland are considering this - in a country that's known, or stereotyped, for heavy drinking, it's strange that they can consider introducing it, but in England, it doesn't look like it's going to happen in the foreseeable future.
Full story is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-s ... s-15525950
I'd like to see this idea tried, although it worries me that the article states that the money's only going to make the supermarkets richer. Surely this money shouldn't be allowed to boost profits for the supermarkets but be taken & used for helping those with addictions? Would also be good to see it used to provide other activities for young people to do, which will keep them off the streets & give them a choice of something different to do. It could well attract those who might otherwise be out drinking with friends. I saw an article about clubs for young people having their funding cut, taking things like boxing clubs & activites that might give young people something to do away. Would be good to see money from increased alcohol prices going to things, like these clubs, that would give young people constructive things to do with their time.
Daddyto4
I would think that the money would probably go to the manufacturers simply because if they put their prices up, it would comply with the minimum price - if the minimum price is effective, their overall profits wouldn't necessarily increase as their sales volumes would go down.
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