Lib Dems urge SNP to drop minimum pricing

4.22.03pm GMT Thu 26th Nov 2009

Commenting as the Scottish Government publish their Alcohol Bill, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Robert Brown MSP said:

“We are clear that minimum pricing is not the answer to changing Scotland’s troubled relationship with alcohol. It’s almost certainly illegal and will have, at best, a marginal effect on those who abuse alcohol the most.

“I am pleased that Labour has finally made up their minds to oppose minimum pricing. Better late than never.

“It’s now obvious that the SNP can’t get minimum pricing through the Parliament. They should drop these proposals now so that we can get on with tackling the real meat of the issue, which is bringing about a complete culture change in Scotland in how people view alcohol.”