date:Nov 29, 2012
. Thats a huge proportion of people who are drinking at levels that are hazardous to their health. And we really have to throw everything that we can to save lives.
The Home Office consultation is expected to consult on a minimum alcohol price of 45p per unit, compared with 50p proposed in Scotland.
The proposals would affect over the counter sales in supermarkets and shops rather than pub sales.
Some outlets have been accused of treating alcohol as loss leaders to attract customers with repo