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Minumum pricing for alcohol has taken a step closer with the news that experts from NICE (The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence ) have made clear that they are in support of the call.

Tesco Chief executive Terry leahy has added his voice to the many who are also in favour of a minimun pricing policy.

I am undecided as to whether minimum pricing is a good thing, as I don't drink budget alcohol products. Give me real wine, cider or ale, not stuff that's concocted in a laboratory from some kind of concentrate, thanks very much!

If the policy eventually comes into effect it will be interesting to see what happens. Hopefully the minority who over-consume will go for moderation, and the taxes will be put to good use.

For the rest of us, the policy will mean little on a week to week basis – unless it pushes up prices as a whole. If it does, I think I'll turn teetotal and get my Friday night relaxation from a cup of green trea instead.

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                                                          An end to the Niagara of cheap booze?

 

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