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Pricing policy is right

THE SNP is to be congratulated for finally unveiling the long-awaited details of Scotland's minimum pricing on alcohol.

The 50p-per-unit pricing means the cost of an average strength of a bottle of wine will be at least £4.70 and a bottle of spirits £13.12.

As it is a move which will inevitably be unpopular in a booze-loving nation, Nicola Sturgeon has taken a brave position putting the nation's health above widespread appeal.

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