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KMH · 03-03-2009, 12:44 PM

I just had a look at what you posted, I found on the guardian that they're not only raising the age limit but the minimum unit price...

"Under the scheme, alcohol cannot be sold below a minimum price per unit, which has yet to be set, although Scottish ministers suggested a level of around 40p.

This will mean a bottle of 13 per cent wine could not be sold for less than £3.90, a six-pack of four per cent lager £4.22, and a bottle of 40 per cent whisky would be at least £11.20.

Promotions, such as three-for-two offers, are to be banned, while the display and marketing of drink is to be restricted to specific areas in shops."
Hmm. Like you said I just hope it's not coming our way! I don't think the age limit will make any difference (like in the case of cigarettes) It'll just mean hanging around longer outside spa for a willing volunteer.

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KMH Newbie User type: Contractor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brighton Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doubtful I just had a look at what you posted, I found on the guardian that they're not only raising the age limit but the minimum unit price... "Under the scheme, alcohol cannot be sold below a minimum price per unit, which has yet to be set, although Scottish ministers suggested a level of around 40p. This will mean a bottle of 13 per cent wine could not be sold for less than £3.90, a six-pack of four per cent lager £4.22, and a bottle of 40 per cent whisky would be at least £11.20. Promotions, such as three-for-two offers, are to be banned, while the display and marketing of drink is to be restricted to specific areas in shops." Hmm. Like you said I just hope it's not coming our way! I don't think the age limit will make any difference (like in the case of cigarettes) It'll just mean hanging around longer outside spa for a willing volunteer.