A minimum unit price for alcohol will start on 1 May 2018. The Scottish Government has proposed a price per unit of 50p to the Scottish Parliament.

If the Parliament agrees, from 1 May 2018 all alcoholic drinks must cost at least 50p per unit. Anyone with a licence to sell alcohol won't be allowed to sell it cheaper than this.

The minimum unit price for alcohol applies to both:

• retailers that sell alcohol for drinking off the premises (like newsagents and supermarkets)
• places that sell alcohol for drinking on the premises (like pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants)

Further information

The Scottish Government has provided guidance on:

• the implementation of minimum unit pricing for alcohol
• why minimum unit pricing for alcohol has been introduced

Contact mup@gov.scot if you have questions about minimum unit pricing for alcohol.