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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Minimum prices on alcohol review's wish list


The Government has revealed it is investigating a minimum price for alcohol and that research is being done on health warnings on bottles and cans.

Justice Minister Judith Collins said she had asked the Justice Ministry to research places where a minimum charge had been imposed, and whether the measure had been effective.

The Government was already considering changes to alcohol laws,and legislation which proposed a higher drinking age would return to Parliament for its final stages this month. > > > > Read More