Mary Scanlon MSP, Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Wellbeing, is demanding an apology from the Chair of NHS Highland after he lobbied her on behalf of the SNP.
Garry Coutts, Chair of NHS Highland, wrote to Mary Scanlon urging her to support the ‘radical legislation’ on minimum pricing put forward by the SNP Government.
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Mary Scanlon calls for apology as Chair of NHS Highland campaigns for SNP on minimum alcohol pricing
Underage drinking control and Labour Government inaction
In the Scottish Highlands we have a serious underage drinking problem. The health implications alone are very worrying but the associated problems are alarming. Much of the anti-social behaviour, vandalism and fear to elderly residents is being fuelled by easy access to alcohol by those underage.
“I am pleased to see Northern Constabulary taking the lead [...]
Alcohol report highlights need for earlier intervention
Commenting on the publication of the Quality Improvement Scotland Report entitled “Understanding Alcohol Misuse in Scotland“, Mary Scanlon MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Wellbeing, said:
“There are some shocking statistics in this report. Alcohol consumption has increased by 23% in the past ten years, and this has led to much greater regular underage drinking. [...]
