• Conservative MSP for Glasgow
• Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
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Scottish Parliament: Alcohol Misuse (25 Jun 2008)

“The fact that this debate is taking place indicates that there is agreement throughout the Parliament that we have a problem. As the minister said, something must change, although it will not be easy. I will be philosophical for a moment. In a couple of weeks, I will go on holiday to one of the Greek islands, where one can frequently see families—the youngest members are 16 and the...”

Scottish Parliament: Alcohol Misuse (25 Jun 2008)

“That is one of the proposals that Christine Grahame made in her speech that is worthy of further inquiry, and we will no doubt undertake that inquiry as the debate widens in the months ahead. The Government should appreciate that considerable difficulties confront it on alcohol. I am a politician; if the Government wishes to do something that makes it unpopular, I should encourage that, but...”

Scottish Parliament: Alcohol Misuse (25 Jun 2008)

“That is worthy of further inquiry. Clearly, if drink is cheap, people will buy more. I suggest, however, that there is no evidence at all that price impinges upon the habits of people who drink moderately. For those people who are prepared to drink irresponsibly, perhaps it does. The evidence is fairly mixed. Shoppers who look for cheap deals will not be best pleased to have that possibility...”

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