SNP alcohol advertisement bans carry no robust evidence
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IEA Research quoted in The Express
The Express wrote:
“SNP First Minister Humza Housaf has pledged to go ‘back to the drawing board’ in the wake of findings from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and outcry from the drinks industry.
“‘There is no robust evidence in favour of alcohol advertising bans’, adding: ‘Banning alcohol advertising should not be presented as an evidence-based policy’.”
“The research said a small number of studies looking specifically at the impact of alcohol advertising bans had ‘produced mixed results’, but insisted that majority had ‘found no impact on aggregate sales’.”
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Christopher’s Paper was also quoted in The Scotsman, The Herald, and the Lancashire Times.