Scot Lib Dems open to trialling alcohol at football

Responding to the First Minister's comments on whether alcohol should be available at football matches, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:

"I can understand John Swinney's scepticism but if the police are open to trials and believe they can be managed effectively then I think that politicians should be too.

"If a change in the rules is to be considered then the first step has to be a careful review of the evidence from other jurisdictions before a limited trial in an appropriate setting.

"Leaping straight to allowing alcohol at every game could pose risks that simply result in a ban having to be reimposed."