Alcohol Debate

Portman Group slates Scotland’s plans to “demonize” alcohol

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2008 12:36

The Portman Group has become the latest drinks organisation to speak out about the Scottish government's plans to ban off-sales to under 21's and introduce minimum pricing.

WSTA calls on Scottish government to end “nonsensical” under 21s policy

Details: Published on Wednesday, 03 September 2008 15:28

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has become the latest drinks body to hit out at plans by the Scottish government to ban sales of alcohol to under 21s.

Young people to help tackle alcohol misuse in Scotland

Details: Published on Wednesday, 03 September 2008 12:55

Young people will help tackle Scotland's billion pound alcohol misuse problem with the launch of a Youth Commission on Alcohol.

Diageo slates government's alcohol crackdown plans

Details: Published on Monday, 01 September 2008 10:07

Drinks giant Diageo has slammed Scottish government plans to combat alcohol misuse and is calling for a system of "co-regulation", where the industry works alongside the Government to regulate alcohol comsumption.