Commenting on Conservative proposals announced by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling today, Alcohol Concern Chief Executive Don Shenker said:
“Strong cider, strong beer and alcopops are some of most irresponsibly priced and problematic alcoholic drinks available in Britain.
“Measures of this kind would be a positive step towards making them much less attractive to teenagers. It may also encourage production of low alcohol products, increasing consumer choice for responsible drinkers.
“But it’s limiting to target teenagers when alcohol misuse occurs among all age groups.
Introducing a minimum price for alcohol will reduce harmful drinking, cutting crime and hospital admissions, while having little impact on sensible drinkers.
Alcohol Concern