The Scottish Government's plans for minimum alcohol prices may violate EU rules according to Baroness Ashton, the European Trade Commissioner. Legal analysis provided by Baroness Ashton to the Tories, states that plans by the Scottish government to introduce minimum alcohol prices may violate international trade laws. She said that the plans would increase the price of imported goods to the same level as that of products made in Scotland, violating EU and WTO laws. The plans would not violate existing laws if they did not affect imported goods.
In response to this, a Scottish Government spokesman said "The key is to ensure that our proposals are fair and proportionate in reducing the health problems caused by alcohol".
Hmmmm, what proposals do you think will be fair and proportionate?
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