Written question asked by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2010. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Supermarkets: Alcoholic Drinks
- Question
- To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills if he will bring forward proposals to prevent sales promotions by supermarkets selling alcohol at below cost price.
- Answer
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I have been asked to reply.The Government consulted last year on banning the sale of alcohol below duty plus VAT, a form of loss-leader.We continue to look at how we can tackle the problems caused by cheap alcohol, while respecting the rights of responsible consumers and the Government have commissioned further research in this area.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 508 c825W; 324784
- Session
- 2009-10
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Prices Supermarkets
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