Ministers Ready to Act On Low Alcohol Prices ; Drink Prices in Pubs and Restaurants Could Be Set by Ministers As Part of a Clampdown On Irresponsible Drinking.

Western Morning News, The › December 05, 2008

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Drink prices in pubs and restaurants could be set by ministers as part of a clampdown on irresponsible drinking.

Research for the Department of Health suggests setting minimum prices for alcohol could save millions of pounds in spending on the NHS, the criminal justice system and benefits.

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Ministers Ready to Act On Low Alcohol Prices ; Drink Prices in Pubs and Restaurants Could Be Set by Ministers As Part of a Clampdown On Irresponsible Drinking.

In the Queen's Speech yesterday, Gordon Brown unveiled his legislative programme for the next year, including a ban on all-you- can-drink d...

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