Written question asked by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 November 2012. It was answered by Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 7 November 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.
Alcoholic Drinks: Prices
- Question
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(4) what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a minimum unit price set at (a) 40 pence on and (b) 50 pence on (i) smuggled and (ii) home-made alcohol; and if she will make a statement.
[126676]
Mr Bradshaw:
- Answer
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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 Alcohol Strategy, later this autumn.
The Government will also publish at the same time an impact assessment that will estimate the impact of minimum unit pricing on a range of issues including alcohol consumption, crime, health and business. This will be based on the best available evidence, including independent research by the university of Sheffield.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 126676; 552 c624W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Prices
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