Make Mine a Double

posted by Arty on Nov 26

Despite mounting concerns from MP’s regarding the so-called binge drinking culture in the Country it actually appears that we’re no that bad.
A Report from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) indicates that alcohol consumption in 2009 saw the sharpest year-on-year decline since 1948, when the BBPA started collecting figures. Key reasons for this are possibly the recession and increased health concerns.

The figures suggest that the average person drank 89 bottles of wine in a year, down from more than 94 bottles. This represents a 6% fall in 2009 - the fourth annual drop in five years.
Licensed retailers such as pubs, bars, off-licences, restaurants and supermarkets all saw their alcohol sales fall.

So maybe the Treasury should consider these figures before implementing minimum pricing for alcohol.