Health Secretary Neil Gray told MSPs on Thursday that Public Health Scotland would look into the evidence around reducing alcohol marketing.
The SNP Government has ordered experts to study the impact of banning alcohol-branded pint glasses, umbrellas, and T-shirts in a bid to tackle booze deaths.
Health groups have welcomed the announcement but slammed the government for its lack of urgency. It comes after a consultation on the topic ended in November last year. "Therefore I will commission Public Health Scotland to carry out a review of the evidence on the range of options to reduce exposure to alcohol marketing, to help us in this aim."
David McColgan, Chair of the NCD Alliance, said: “Despite ongoing action, alcohol still claims too many lives across Scotland, tearing families apart and impacting communities the length and breadth of the country. “The shocking statistics published earlier this week highlight the urgent need to implement measures as soon as possible.”
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