date:Dec 03, 2012
t was not a small proportion of the population that was drinking excessively it was nearly a quarter. Thats a huge proportion of people who are drinking at levels that are hazardous to their health. And we really have to throw everything that we can to save lives.
The Home Office consultation is expected to consult on a minimum alcohol price of 45p per unit, compared with 50p proposed in Scotland.
The proposals would affect over the counter sales in supermarkets and shops rather than pub sale