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Scottish alcohol ad restrictions would disproportionately impact local shops, says ACS

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ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has highlighted the significant impact that proposed measures to restrict the advertising and promotion of alcohol in Scotland would have on local shops. The Scottish Government launched a consultation on the introduction of a wide range of restrictions which seek to restrict alcohol advertising and marketing as part of …

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