WSTA rejects Lib Dem move on minimum pricing

Written by Claire Weekes
Friday, 26 September 2008
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has rejected calls by Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg for the introduction of minimum pricing of alcohol. Clegg said in a speech today at the Sheffield Alcohol Conference that the proposal forms part of a Liberal Democrat policy paper to be published next month. Jeremy Beadles, chief executive of the WSTA, said: "It's odd to say the least that a party committed to cutting taxes now wants millions of consumers to pay more for their weekly shop. "Minimum pricing set by Government is wrong; it punishes all consumers for the problems caused by a minority and will do nothing to address the real reasons for alcohol misuse." Related Articles 03 Sep 2008 - WSTA calls on Scottish government to end “nonsensical” under… 18 Jul 2008 - WSTA nominates How as Chairman 03 Nov 2006 - A taxing question by Jeremy Beadles of the WSTA Share This Email This Comments (0) Show/Hide comments Write comment Show/Hide comment form Name Email Comment smaller \| bigger Subscribe via email (Registered users only) I have read and agree to the Terms of Usage. Write the displayed characters Similar news items: 02 Mar 2010 - Jeremy Beadls, blog February/March 25 Jan 2010 - Winning retailers lined up for first Top Merc… 20 Jan 2010 - WSTA appoints new policy manager 19 Jan 2010 - WSTA questions mandatory code 13 Jan 2010 - Conservatives to scrap alcohol unit system 08 Jan 2010 - Drinks industry dismisses MPs claims it is "d… 31 Dec 2009 - Michael Cox of Wines of Chile's leaders for 2… 16 Dec 2009 - Michael Cox's challenges and leaders for 2010 16 Dec 2009 - Jeremy Beadles WSTA: my leaders and mentors 26 Nov 2009 - WSTA attacks Scottish government alcohol bill