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IAS signs open letter to MPs on alcohol pricing
IAS has joined leading health groups in writing an open
letter to MPs, calling them to support firmer pricing policies for
alcohol. The letter is published in support of Dr Sarah Wollaston MP,
who today will lead a debate in Westminster Hall on the forthcoming
strategy.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
have all made a commitment to introduce minimum price per unit for
alcohol. The letter calls on MPs to look at the evidence for what works
best on reducing alcohol harm and to ensure that England is not left
behind in the quest to improve public health outcomes.
To see a copy of the letter click here. (pdf 29kb)