Debates between Andy McDonald and Jeremy Browne during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Thu 14th Mar 2013

Alcohol: Minimum Unit Price

Debate between Andy McDonald and Jeremy Browne
Thursday 14th March 2013

(11 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Browne Portrait Mr Browne
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First, yes the results will be published. I have given some of the arguments an airing this morning and they will be provided in much greater detail. Secondly, I am afraid to say that despite the millions of pounds of Short money paid by taxpayers in my constituency and that of my hon. Friend to fund the activities of the Labour party, it seems to be lamentably short of the requisite standard of a proper Opposition.

Andy McDonald Portrait Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough) (Lab)
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The Government ditched the proposed ban on the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty and VAT. Will they bring that back?

Jeremy Browne Portrait Mr Browne
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We have had a consultation and we are reflecting on its results. We will make further announcements to those we have already made on alcohol strategy when we are in a position to do so.