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POLL: Will minimum unit pricing address harmful drinking?

October 4, 2024 0
POLL: Will minimum unit pricing address harmful drinking?

A significant rise in alcohol pricing has sparked a debate over its effectiveness in tackling harmful drinking.

The minimum unit pricing (MUP) of alcohol this week increased from 50p to 65p per unit – a rise of 30 per cent.

It means a bottle of vodka is around £5 more expensive in Scotland than it is England.

The Scottish government believes the increase will reduce alcohol related harm by making it less affordable.

But not everyone agrees.

What do you think? Take part in our poll and let us know your thoughts? 

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