Summary
THERE have been calls for minimum pricing plans to be scrapped after the Chancellor increased duty on cider by 10 per cent. Alistair Darling also announced a 2 per cent a year rise in beer, wine and spirits duty until 2013.
White cider is among the cheapest and strongest alcohol sold in Scotland and a key target of the Scottish Government's Alcohol Bill.See the full content of this document
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Minimum Pricing 'Should Be Scrapped' After Cider Duty Rise
In his Budget, Mr Darling said: "Duty on cider will increase by 10 per cent above inflation from midnight on Sunday. I...
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