Alcohol Concern Cymru in Welsh assembly drink laws call
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Alcohol campaigners are calling for the Welsh Assembly Government to be given the powers to set minimum prices for drink.
Alcohol Concern Cymru is issuing a manifesto to political parties ahead of the assembly elections in May.
It wants a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol, which is part of its proposals for a healthier future for Wales.
The assembly government does not comment on manifestos.
Alcohol Concern said it was not an anti-alcohol organisation.
Its policy manager in Wales, Andrew Misell said: "We believe alcohol can play an enjoyable and important part in our culture and society.
"However, with alcohol-related harm continuing to rise, we believe that smarter policies are needed to ensure Wales has a healthier relationship with alcohol."
Setting a price of 50p per unit of alcohol would reduce consumption to reasonable levels, said Alcohol Concern Cymru.
- Published1 March 2011