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Written question asked by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 October 2012. It was answered by Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 31 October 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.


Alcoholic Drinks: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when she plans to launch the consultation on the level at which a minimum unit price for alcohol should be set in England and Wales.

[125513]

Answer

The Alcohol Strategy, published earlier this year, set out the Government's commitment to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol. The Government will consult on this, and a number of other proposals in the strategy, this autumn.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125513; 552 c238W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Public consultation Prices
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk