BMA Scotland welcomed the introduction of the Alcohol (Scotland) Bill, and called on politicians to put party politics aside and support the measures outlined in the legislation. The BMA also expressed disappointment at the Labour Party’s decision not to support minimum pricing, saying that it was “premature” and a “blot on their excellent public health track record”.

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Doctors’ Leaders Urge Politicians To ‘Put Party Politics Aside’ And Support The Alcohol Bill In Scotland

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