date:Jul 25, 2018
The National Assembly for Wales has approved a new law which will introduce a minimum price for alcohol in Wales.
The legislation intends to reduce the amount of alcohol being consumed in the form of binge drinking, while reducing the impact on moderate drinkers.
It has received approval from Assembly Members. The new minimum pricing regime is currently anticipated to come into force during the summer of 2019.
Once enacted, the new law will enable Welsh Ministers to introduce a minimum unit p