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Ministers propose Scottish minimum drink price of 45p 
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11155653

I'll be astounded if that gets through, and they must have confidence in their vote standing up at the next election ;)

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All the other parties have said they will vote against it so it will not (less they change their mind)

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It is in theory a good idea, though

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If agreed, the change would see a two-litre bottle of Tesco brand cider go from £1.32 to £3.80, while Asda whisky would rise from £9.20 to £12.60.

Who would get the price difference? The retailer, government or producer. If the premium brands are very little more than the cheap stuff they will increase their prices.

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It is in theory a good idea, though

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If agreed, the change would see a two-litre bottle of Tesco brand cider go from £1.32 to £3.80, while Asda whisky would rise from £9.20 to £12.60.

Who would get the price difference? The retailer, government or producer. If the premium brands are very little more than the cheap stuff they will increase their prices.


either the shop or the manufacturer

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either the shop or the manufacturer

if the price is put up, the exchequer will also gain some in extra VAT.


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hifidelity2 wrote:
either the shop or the manufacturer

if the price is put up, the exchequer will also gain some in extra VAT.

Add in the fact that it will boost the profits of the retailer or manufacturer so increase the corporation tax take as well.

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