Alcohol Consumption

Debate between Baroness Jolly and Lord Phillips of Sudbury

Tuesday 27th January 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Jolly]

We are keeping the developing evidence on minimum unit pricing under review. It has only ever been one part of the Government’s strategy, which, as I have explained, includes a wide range of national and local actions, including partnership with industry and increased powers for local communities to take action.

[Lord Phillips of Sudbury]

Will my noble friend assure the House that the Government will continue to resist the temptation of yet more legislation in this area and rely on persuasion? Secondly, can she tell us whether the existing law is being enforced? My suspicion is that it is extremely patchy.

[Baroness Jolly]

I know that as part of the responsibility deal there has been a big move by Public Health Ministers at the Department of Health to drive down the number of alcohol units being sold. As I have said, that number has been significantly reduced—by 1.3 million units.

Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill

Debate between Baroness Jolly and Lord Phillips of Sudbury

Tuesday 4th March 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Jolly]

Of course.

[Lord Phillips of Sudbury]

Perhaps I may interject and ask the Minister for clarification arising out of the answer that she gave. I simply want to be sure that the scheme that she talked of will be comprehensive and compulsory.

[Baroness Jolly]

We need to make a decision when we have seen what the report says. There is no point in having something that is not comprehensive. I have explained that it is part of the Gambling Commission licence so it will therefore be compulsory.