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Meeting of the Parliament 17 April 2024

17 Apr 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
Johnstone, Alison NPA Lothian Watch on SPTV

The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motions S6M-12871 and S6M-12872, on approval of Scottish statutory instruments. I ask George Adam, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, to move the motions.

Motions moved,

That the Parliament agrees that the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 (Continuation) Order 2024 [draft] be approved.

That the Parliament agrees that the Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2024 [draft] be approved.—[George Adam]

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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone) NPA
The next item of business is consideration of Parliamentary Bureau motions S6M-12871 and S6M-12872, on approval of Scottish statutory instruments. I ask Geor...
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con) Con
I declare my interest as a practising national health service general practitioner. The Scottish National Party Government might trumpet in this chamber its...
The Presiding Officer NPA
Let us hear Dr Gulhane.
Sandesh Gulhane Con
It cannot be, because the number of alcohol-related deaths is not reducing by any credible measure. Of course, we have seen the SNP spin machine in overdrive...
Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP) SNP
Will the member take an intervention?
Sandesh Gulhane Con
No, I will not—members should listen to this. Interruption.
The Presiding Officer NPA
Let us hear Dr Gulhane.
Sandesh Gulhane Con
The SNP’s push to increase MUP to 65p, which could result in a price hike of 30 per cent, will disproportionately penalise responsible drinkers on a low inco...
The Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Christina McKelvie) SNP
I am glad to have the opportunity to address colleagues across the chamber on minimum unit pricing ahead of this crucial vote. The Parliament has the opportu...
The Presiding Officer NPA
The question on the motions will be put at decision time.