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Youth to have say on alcohol plans |
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 |
A Youth Commission on Alcohol is to be established to allow young Scots to play an active role in dealing with the country’s alcohol problems.
Public Health Minister Shona Robison made the announcement at a summit on under-age drinking being held today in Edinburgh.
Robison said:
“I am delighted today to announce my intention to establish a Youth Commission on Alcohol to be made up of young people from across Scotland. We recognise that alcohol misuse is a societal issue in Scotland and by no means restricted to young people. But drinking habits are formed early, so it's vital we hear what young people think should be done if we are to bring about the cultural shift needed to rebalance Scotland's relationship with alcohol.
“So I have invited Young Scot to appoint a representative group of young people to take this work forward over the next 12 months, involving other young people's organisations where appropriate. The Scottish Government has put forward radical proposals for tackling alcohol misuse, including a minimum price for a unit of alcohol, raising the off-sales alcohol purchase age to 21, ending irresponsible promotions and a social responsibility fee for some retailers.”
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