The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the report into alcohol selling by a committee of MPs, which urges a ban on cut-price promotions.
But the ACS said there is a “lack of evidence” to suggest that a blanket ban on promotions would lead to a decrease in disorders related to alcohol use.
Chief executive James Lowman said the ACS is pleased MPs highlighted a disparity between a decreasing number of cases of crime and violence related to alcohol and the perception that alcohol-related instances are on the rise.
He said: “Effective solutions to alcohol related disorder are best developed through genuine partnerships at local level between Police, councils, the industry and other stakeholders.”
Earlier today, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association made a similar call, suggesting that more effective implementation of existing laws is the answer rather than price fixing.
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