[arista]

ref: alll news media and LBC.



LT behave..................

[Crimson Dynamo]

:hello :

[Kizzy]

That means it will go up not down, but great news all the same.

[James]

Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland: How much booze will cost under new rules
Aftab Ali

This is how much alcohol will cost in Scotland under new minimum pricing rules



The big news story in the UK today is that Scotland is set to become the first country in the world to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

The country’s highest court gave its backing to the controversial measure in what ministers in Edinburgh have hailed as an “historic and far-reaching judgment.”


The move comes after figures showed there were 1,265 alcohol related deaths in Scotland in 2016 - a rise of 10% on the previous year.

Alcohol misuse results in about 670 hospital admissions and 24 deaths a week - with the Scottish Government saying death rates are almost 1.5 times higher now than they were in the early 1980s.


And it estimated that alcohol misuse costs Scotland some £3.6 billion a year - the equivalent of £900 for every adult.

With sales figures showing that, in 2016, 17% more alcohol was sold per person in Scotland than in England and Wales, we take a look at how the change will hit your pocket:

A 31cl bottle of Frosty Jack’s cider contains 22.5 units of alcohol. It currently costs £3.59, but will go up to £11.25.
A 150cl of Lambrini contains 11.3 units of alcohol. Currently costing £3, it will rise to at least £5.65.
A 70cl bottle of Tesco Imperial Vodka (37.5% ABV) contains 26 units. Priced at £11 at the moment, it will cost a minimum of £13.
A 568ml can of Tennent’s Lager under minimum pricing would have to cost at least £1.15.
Four 440ml cans of five per cent strength lager would cost at least £4.40.
A bottle of wine of 12% alcohol strength would cost at least £4.50.
A 70cl bottle of whisky could not be sold for less than £14.

The Evening Times always encourages readers to drink responsibly. Please click here to be taken to the Drinkaware site for helpful advice and information on drinking safely.

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/1...es/?ref=twtrec

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by James

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/1...es/?ref=twtrec

Scottish Government says this is linked to alcohol being 60% more affordable than in the 1980s, with wide ranging costs to public health.

Its current MUP proposal of a 50p per unit charge means four 440ml cans of five per cent strength lager would cost at least £4.40, a 12 per cent bottle of wine would be at least £4.50 and a 70cl bottle of whisky must cost at least £14.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/he...-a8055761.html

[MTVN]

The main drinks that suffer from this will be those that are overwhelmingly targeted at and drunk by alcoholics and underage or young drinkers so I don't see this as a bad thing really. Those prices are not exactly extortionate so it's not like moderate drinkers are being priced out by this.

[arista]

Originally Posted by MTVN

The main drinks that suffer from this will be those that are overwhelmingly targeted at and drunk by alcoholics and underage or young drinkers so I don't see this as a bad thing really. Those prices are not exactly extortionate so it's not like moderate drinkers are being priced out by this.

For Sure MTVN

[Matthew.]

As a Scottish person who drinks Buckfast on a very regular basis, can I just say this is some seriously ****ed up ****E. I mean, what the **** Nicola? I thought we were good

[arista]

Originally Posted by Matthew.

As a Scottish person who drinks Buckfast on a very regular basis, can I just say this is some seriously ****ed up ****E. I mean, what the **** Nicola? I thought we were good

Sorry Matt


Ask LT for advice

Or Even Prof TS

[Crimson Dynamo]

good luck scottish government beating the supermarkets and independents..

[Nicky91]

alcohol pricing is something i don't care too much about, since i've never had any alcohol before lol

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

alcohol pricing is something i don't care too much about, since i've never had any alcohol before lol

Are you not allowed by your parents?

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Are you not allowed by your parents?

well i just don't give a damn about alcohol, i really prefer lemonade , and especially now knowing how wine is made, with fungus and mold

[arista]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

well i just don't give a damn about alcohol, i really prefer lemonade , and especially now knowing how wine is made, with fungus and mold

Yes stock needs care.

Its all about lower prices up in Scotland
power they now have

[bots]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes stock needs care.

Its all about lower prices up in Scotland
power they now have

its not about lower prices though, its about killing natural competition and raising the minimum price

[Livia]

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

I don't think it's a good way to tackle the issue. I just watched a video actually about how Iceland tackled a similar problem they had and succeeded. Iceland is such a brilliant country

https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/vid...5311291007217/

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't think it's a good way to tackle the issue. I just watched a video actually about how Iceland tackled a similar problem they had and succeeded. Iceland is such a brilliant country

There's me, trying to click your link....

Which should be a euphemism but isn't.

I'm always super-impressed with Iceland.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

There's me, trying to click your link....

Which should be a euphemism but isn't.

I'm always super-impressed with Iceland.

sorry I added the proper one now

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

sorry I added the proper one now

Thanks... what a brilliant programme.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

Indeed.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

Maybe that's exactly who are being looked it in relation to this, nobody is being penalised, the cost of alcohol is disproportionate to other consumables this will just bring it in line so where's the issue?

'the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 was first passed by Scottish Government to address a health crisis responsible for 1,265 deaths in 2016, an increase of 10 per cent on the year before.

The Scottish Government says this is linked to alcohol being 60 per cent more affordable than in the 1980s, with wide ranging costs to public health.'

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/he...-a8055761.html

[arista]

Strict Parents
over the water LT

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by arista

Strict Parents
over the water LT

surely he can have a Babysham and lemonade at New Year?

[arista]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

surely he can have a Babysham and lemonade at New Year?

yes good one.