Neil: We would win alcohol price case
The Scottish Government will "win hands down" if a challenge to its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol ends up in the European Court, the Health Secretary predicted.
The Scottish Government will "win hands down" if a challenge to its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol ends up in the European Court, the Health Secretary predicted.
Whisky producers have said they fear a damaging trade war if a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland is approved by the European Commission.
Opinions of European Union member states on Scottish government plans for minimum alcohol pricing have been released to BBC Scotland. Position of Ireland on Notification 2012/0394/UK on the draft Alcohol…
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Study blames rise in mortality on cheaper drinks and increased availability of alcohol
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