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[Northern Ireland. Department of Health] Consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing of alcohol in NI. (22 Feb 2022)

External website: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/mup-consultation


This consultation invites views from across society on proposals to introduce legislation to enact Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) of Alcohol in Northern Ireland. Everyone with an interest is encouraged to read the policy document and respond to the consultation.

Consultation opened on 22 February 2022. Closing date 17 May 2022 at 17:00.

Your views are sought on:

  • the overall policy aim of reducing the harm alcohol causes;
  • if, of the pricing options considered, MUP for alcohol is the most effective way of achieving the policy aim;
  • what information or evidence should be considered when setting a MUP for alcohol and the level MUP should be set at initially;
  • if the level of the MUP should be varied over time and, if so, how;
  •  the mechanisms for setting the MUP, including the formula and how it will be monitored; and
  • any other information that you feel should be taken on board in respect of the policy or the various impact assessments.

You can view related documents and respond to this consultation via the Online Survey hosted on Citizen Space, which can be accessed using the Respond Online link on the Department of Health website

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