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Friday, 08 June 2007 |
Rugby fans will be able to enjoy a pint of beer at Scotland’s Rugby World Cup games at Murrayfield in September after the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill agreed that national laws thatban the sale of alcohol at designated sports grounds will no longer apply to senior men's international rugby matches.
It will now be up to Edinburgh City Licensing Board to consider any
application that Scottish Rugby put forward for the upcoming
international matches.
This move is described as a trial and ministers will be looking
carefully at the effect this change has, particularly in relation to
responsible alcohol retailing and public safety.
MacAskill said: "There is a world of difference between people drinking
a bottle of cheap cider in a park to get drunk and enjoying a pint of
beer at half time of a rugby match.
"We've listened to representations from fans, Scottish Rugby and the
police. The fans can't understand why they can have a drink at
Twickenham and the Millennium Stadium and at some rugby games and not
others. They want to be able to enjoy a civilised drink during
international matches at Murrayfield.
"That's why after careful consideration I'm removing the restriction on
alcohol being sold at rugby internationals. But let me be clear - this
is not a licence to binge drink, to go to the rugby and get drunk.
"We have discussed these measures with Scottish Rugby and there will be
limits in place, measures to make sure responsible drinking is
encouraged and stewards have the powers to take action against anyone
who is causing a nuisance or making trouble.
"I'm also keen to see how extra revenues for Scottish Rugby from
alcohol sales will now be re-invested in grass roots rugby activities -
providing more activities for young people who often rightly complain
that there isn't enough for them to do."
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