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<p>An impact assessment of a minimum unit price for alcohol was published before a
consultation on the Government's Alcohol Strategy proposals in 2012.</p><p>The consultation
raised questions concerning possible unintended consequences of minimum unit pricing,
such as the impact on responsible drinkers on low incomes. The Government continues
to monitor the research being carried out by the University of Sheffield and others
on the potential effects.</p><p>The Government has also noted the ruling of the Court
of Justice of the European Union on the proposed introduction of minimum unit pricing
in Scotland and will continue to monitor the legal proceedings.</p>
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