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(From Off Licence News)
Graham Holter Shops could be forced to avoid certain types of discounts and promotions to comply with licensing conditions, according to culture secretary Andy Burnham.
In a statement assessing the progress achieved as a result of the Licensing Act, Burnham said: "The real cost of alcohol has fallen to historically low levels and there is already an emerging consensus that more needs to be done to tackle irresponsible promotions and deep discounting that can lead to antisocial behaviour.
"The government will begin immediate work with the licensing authorities and retailers, including the development of new codes on responsible sales and promotions which might be considered as a condition of an alcohol licence." Bargain Booze joint managing director Matthew Hughes said such conditions would be anti-competitive, adding that "if ...