Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Friday, 13 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 April 2012. It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.
Alcoholic Drinks: Prices
- Question
- To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer with reference to the comments of the Economic Secretary to the Treasury of 14 December 2011, Official Report, column 341WH, what recent advice he has received on whether a minimum unit price for alcohol could be incompatible with article 34 of the Treaty of the European Union.
- Answer
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I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Home Department.The advice which the Government has received on this issue is subject to legal privilege. We do not, therefore, believe it appropriate to disclose this advice (or any summary of it). The Government is currently in discussions with the EU Commission on this issue.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 103451; 543 c1178-9W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Prices
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