The Royal College of Physicians welcomes the publication of the Alcohol strategy consultation. The RCP has long called for the introduction of a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which the evidence tells us will reap significant health benefits across the population. While the RCP has called for a 50 pence MUP, we support the government’s intention of tackling cheap alcohol.
We look forward to responding to the consultation, which also covers banning multi-buy offers, a review of the mandatory code for licensees and small businesses, and a new duty to consider the impact on public health objectives of licensing decisions.