[the truth]

Originally Posted by MTVN

There is no evidence that a minimum price would reduce the number of problem drinkers, if people really have an alcohol addiction then a modest price rise won't make much difference, and in general people are actually drinking a lot less than they were a few years ago. If you're looking to protect people's health then why stop at alcohol as well, might as well put a minimum price on really unhealthy foods too.

its a multi pronged attack on booze....tv ads...better education....more jobs etc etc

however minimum price is also an essential part of the strategy....50p is a tiny price anyways. its reduced smoking and smoke related deaths....alcohol is an even bigger killer.