Resulting price increases would largely be restricted to off-trade retailers such as supermarkets and off-licenses and so would not have a large negative impact on the licensed pub trade.
Increase awareness and education in attempt to remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues, that should be taken just as seriously as physically health issues.
Examples; * A 3 litre bottle of 4.7% ABV cider can be purchased for as little as £3.99[^2] and contains 14.1 units of alcohol. An MUP of 45p would force this up to at least £8.81 (£6.35 MUP + £1.27 VAT + £1.19 duty). * A pint of 4% draught beer can be purchased for around £3.21[^3] and contains 2.3 units of alcohol. An MUP of 45p would make the minimum legal price £1.65 (£1.35 MUP + £0.21 VAT + £0.09 duty), well below the current price.
@yellowgopher - almost 9 years ago
I'd remove the specific reference to young people. Change "physically" to "physical". Generally has my support - there is a need to educate more on mental heath issues.
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@LeilaCCG - almost 9 years ago