Cameron on alcohol policies and binge drinking

David Cameron, the Conservative party leader, has given his views on alcohol policy, binge drinking, the new licensing laws, pubs and the smoking ban in an interview with The Publican.

In the interview he gives a range of views on how current alcohol policies should be changed, including a raised duty on high strength lagers and Ready to Drink beverages (RTDs), and lower taxation on normal strength beers and ciders. The Tory leader also talks about changing the law to address the heavy discounting of alcohol in supermarkets and to get tougher on underage sales. But whilst a 'continental social drinking culture' must be sought, a significant shift in personal responsibility, including through children's upbringing, approaches to businesses, supermarkets and the media is required.