Commenting on figures that claim a 68% increase in profit for the alcohol industry under the Scottish Government's plans to introduce a minimum alcohol price, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Robert Brown MSP said:
"Many aspects of the Scottish Government's minimum pricing policy are hugely controversial.
"This underlines the need for a thorough examination of the plans by the Scottish Parliament. This is something the SNP have so far been reluctant to guarantee."
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