Rennie responds to MUP rise

Responding to the minimum unit price rising to 65p, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:

“Scotland has an enduring and unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Excessive consumption hurts individuals, families and communities.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats were the first party to call for an increase in minimum unit pricing. The original impact of minimum pricing has decreased over time as inflation has eaten away at the effectiveness of the policy.

“More than 20 people a week in Scotland die due to alcohol misuse. The opponents of minimum pricing need to explain what alternatives they are proposing to tackle the pressures that this imposes on our health and justice systems.”