Wales Urged to Follow Scotland's Lead and Ban 'Happy Hour' Drinking ; Free Tap Water in Pubs and Cheaper Soft Drinks Could Help
Western Mail › August 31, 2009
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SUBSTANCE misuse experts in Wales last night called on the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and introduce tougher restrictions on the sale of alcohol, including a ban on "Happy Hour" and other promotions.
The biggest shake-up of the licensing system for more than 30 years will be take effect in Scotland tomorrow when the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 comes fully into force.See the full content of this document
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Wales Urged to Follow Scotland's Lead and Ban 'Happy Hour' Drinking ; Free Tap Water in Pubs and Cheaper Soft Drinks Could Help
The changes it will bring in include a ban on promotions, such as those where alcohol is offered free or at a reduced price when more than one drink is bought in pubs and clubs.
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