'Nanny state' concerns raised over minimum alcohol pricing plans for Sunderland
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Proposals to bring in a minimum price for units of alcohol in Sunderland have been condemned as a ‘nanny state’ policy. Sunderland City Council has revealed it is considering such a policy to help tackle alcohol-related problems, with a public consultation planned to gather opinions. The policy is in place in Scotland and Wales, and while not in place nationally in England, it has been adopted by nearby local authorities such as Durham. In Scotland, the minimum price is 50pm, which will be...

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