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Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 29 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 November 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.


Alcoholic Drinks: Minimum Unit Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a minimum price per unit of alcohol for beers and ciders.

Answer

In December 2016, Public Health England published an evidence review of the public health burden of alcohol and the cost-effectiveness of alcohol control policies. The review presents international evidence on the effectiveness of price-based interventions such as minimum unit pricing in reducing levels of consumption and the harms associated with alcohol.

The introduction of minimum unit pricing in England remains under review pending the impact of its implementation in Scotland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184885
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Beer Cider Minimum unit prices
Link
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