What is the UK comming to

MGR1 · 04-05-14, 10:39 AM

Well, the Scottish Government is determined to enact minimum pricing on alcohol, going it alone even if the UK government won't implement.

Legislation's already been passed, but the Scotch Whisky Association keeps trying to block it. The SWA failed in court, but it keeps appealing, therefore holding up implementation.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26828871

Mind you, the UK Government has announced measures to ban extreme discounting:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26040550

Then you have to add in the blank packaging for cigarettes as well - England and Wales first, then Holyrood will surely follow:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-26865693

In short, if you drink and smoke "they" feel your costing the NHS too much money to treat - therefore "they" want you to stop!!!!

I'm a non-smoking teetotaler, but it's a bit Nanny State!

Mike.

STEED · 04-05-14, 10:51 AM

How about a milk bar?

Oops been done in the film Clockwork Orange.

Jimbuna · 04-05-14, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

How about a milk bar?

Oops been done in the film Clockwork Orange.

Oh dear

MGR1 · 04-05-14, 10:57 AM

Don't say that - you'll give the Japanese ideas.

http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2009/08...icho-milk-bar/

Mike.

STEED · 04-05-14, 11:08 AM

Woooooooo lets not go there.

Wolferz · 04-05-14, 11:59 AM

Add chocolate to the milk.

MGR1 · 04-05-14, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Woooooooo lets not go there.

Mike.

STEED · 04-07-14, 11:05 AM

Jimbuna · 04-08-14, 01:17 PM

04-05-14, 10:39 AM	#1
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Well, the Scottish Government is determined to enact minimum pricing on alcohol, going it alone even if the UK government won't implement. Legislation's already been passed, but the Scotch Whisky Association keeps trying to block it. The SWA failed in court, but it keeps appealing, therefore holding up implementation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26828871 Mind you, the UK Government has announced measures to ban extreme discounting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26040550 Then you have to add in the blank packaging for cigarettes as well - England and Wales first, then Holyrood will surely follow: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-26865693 In short, if you drink and smoke "they" feel your costing the NHS too much money to treat - therefore "they" want you to stop!!!! I'm a non-smoking teetotaler, but it's a bit Nanny State! Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

04-05-14, 10:51 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	How about a milk bar? Oops been done in the film Clockwork Orange. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-05-14, 10:57 AM	#4
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Don't say that - you'll give the Japanese ideas. http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2009/08...icho-milk-bar/ Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

04-05-14, 11:08 AM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Woooooooo lets not go there. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-05-14, 11:59 AM	#6
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Add chocolate to the milk. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

04-07-14, 11:05 AM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	__________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-08-14, 01:17 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!