What Is the Main Argument of the Drinks Industry When

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the main argument of the drinks industry when opposing measures which raise the price of alcohol or restrict availability?

• A) Alcohol is already taxed too heavily and its availability too much restricted.
• B) There is no justification for interfering with the manufacturers' opportunities to make a reasonable profit from sales of a legitimate product.
• C) These measures will not be effective in reducing consumption.
• D) It is not fair to penalise the sensible drinking majority in order to protect a small minority of alcohol abusers.