Alcohol: Minimum Pricing Debate

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Alcohol: Minimum Pricing

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff Excerpts
Wednesday 10th July 2013

(11 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Taylor of Holbeach Portrait Lord Taylor of Holbeach
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I can certainly counter that allegation. The response will be a comprehensive review of alcohol and the way in which we tackle alcohol abuse in this country, and it will be available in due course.

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff Portrait Baroness Finlay of Llandaff
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When do the Government plan to start to pilot sobriety schemes as a way of reducing reoffending rates among those whose crimes have been alcohol-fuelled?

Lord Taylor of Holbeach Portrait Lord Taylor of Holbeach
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That is an interesting suggestion. I have no information on it but will certainly take it up.