Taxpayer funding for nanny state groups “undemocratic and frankly corrupt”, says IEA expert
14 February 2023
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Christopher Snowdon quoted in The Express
IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, Christopher Snowdonwas quoted by The Scottish Daily Express on SNP Government’s funding for anti-alcohol lobby groups.
“It is undemocratic and frankly corrupt for the Scottish Government to use taxpayers’ money to fund pressure groups who then promote the policies of the SNP. Alcohol Focus Scotland and SHAAP are almost entirely funded by the Scottish Government.
“This suggests they have little public support and yet they have a direct line to Scottish politicians and are constantly on the airwaves pushing their puritanical agenda.”
The full article can be read here.
“It is undemocratic and frankly corrupt for the Scottish Government to use taxpayers’ money to fund pressure groups who then promote the policies of the SNP. Alcohol Focus Scotland and SHAAP are almost entirely funded by the Scottish Government.
“This suggests they have little public support and yet they have a direct line to Scottish politicians and are constantly on the airwaves pushing their puritanical agenda.”
The full article can be read here.
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