Scotland rejects minimum pricing plans

Nov 12, 2010

The Scottish Parliament has finally rejected plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland despite the backing of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP).The move was rejected by 76 votes to 49 during the third and final reading of the Alcohol Bill introduced by the SNP, after opposition parties united to defeat the idea.

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