More tax on off sales, says GLVA

Wednesday 27th February 2008, 11:00AM GMT.

0516789.jpgALCOHOL bought at an off-licence should be taxed more heavily, says the head of the GLVA.

Speaking at the association’s annual dinner and ball at the St Pierre Park Hotel last night, publicans’ president Peter Leigh said bars were at a disadvantage because off-licences could open for longer.

‘There is talk of further taxes on alcohol to combat binge drinking,’ he said.


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