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Alcohol as cheap as 20p a unit proves minimum pricing is needed to combat Scotland's relationship with drink, according to the health secretary.
Alex Neil said a week's worth of the "sensible" amount of alcohol could be bought for less than ?5.
The Scottish government's controversial policy to set a 50p minimum price per unit is due to be tested at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Opponents in the drinks industry believe the plans would be ineffective.
They also argue it could become a barrier to trade around the world.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26000035
Alex Neil said a week's worth of the "sensible" amount of alcohol could be bought for less than ?5.
The Scottish government's controversial policy to set a 50p minimum price per unit is due to be tested at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Opponents in the drinks industry believe the plans would be ineffective.
They also argue it could become a barrier to trade around the world.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26000035