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The so-called ‘loophole’ for social clubs has been closed. Alcohol may only be served as part of a table meal.

It is perfectly lawful for supermarkets in Wales to display on their shelves birthday cards and other ‘non -essential’ items.

Welsh Committee hears that minimum unit pricing (alcohol) could cause some to turn to drugs as a cheaper alternative.

The continuing problems of excess alcohol consumption are hard to dissociate from excess provision.

The Government Response to the House of Lords Select Committee report on the Licensing Act 2003 is a lost opportunity.

The Welsh government has announced a new Bill which will introduce a minimum price for the sale of alcohol in Wales.

A licensing regime that fails to take account of proven alcohol-related health issues borders on the irresponsible.