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interesting how people misunderstand or are misinformed. the proposed minimum price wasnt going to go to the treasury, just a law that retailer has to charge a minimum. the existing duty, minimum pricing in effect anyway, already goes to the pay for the consequences. rather confusing that you...

you do know there is no empirical evidence behind the research. its academic work based on extrapolation of other general, broad data. the qualifications you've repeated serve to highlight this well. there have been studies that say 45p will make no impact whatsoever as it mainly impacts low...

maybe you missed the 2% on the can? someone today pointed out there is already minimum pricing - excise duty. its based on the alcohol content. works out about 55p on a 5% pint.

its ironic as it devalues their case distracts their arguement. they should focus on the cheap high strength cider and the cheap spirits, where their might be an impact. the whole idea is daft either way, alcoholics arent going to be put off by a £9 bottle of vodka going up to £11. meanwhile...