Scottish Parliament votes to continue and uprate Minimum Unit Pricing
The Scottish Parliament voted yesterday to continue Minimum Unit Pricing beyond its sunset clause, and to increase the rate from 50p to 65p per unit of alcohol. The increase will take effect on 30 September 2024. Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Christina McKelvie that she was “pleased that Parliament has agreed to continue MUP legislation […]
18 Apr 2024
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