Business question from Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 18 November 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
Business of the House
As we approach the festive season of Christmas, an unholy price war has broken out in the supermarkets over the sale of alcohol. Tesco is offering two 70 cl bottles of top brand spirits for just £20, Asda is selling 1 litre bottles of spirits for just £15, and Sainsbury's and Morrisons are selling Baileys at half price. The all-party save the pub group warmly welcomes the Government's intention to introduce a ban on below-cost selling, but will the Leader of the House make a statement on when that will happen, and whether it will cover irresponsible promotions that do nothing to encourage responsible drinking, and damage the pub industry?
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- 2010-12
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- Alcoholic drinks Prices Supermarkets
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