That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Portman Group’s report, Taking responsibility for alcohol regulation 2024, which provides insights into alcohol marketing and regulation across the UK; notes the report’s findings on industry compliance with the Code of Practice, the handling of complaints and the promotion of responsible drinking; understands that the Portman Group engaged with policymakers in the Scottish Parliament to ensure that the voice of responsible producers is heard; notes the view that substantial progress has been made in promoting responsible drinking across Scotland, as well as tackling alcohol misuse on the ground by promoting local partnership schemes, and encourages the Scottish Government to consider the report’s findings.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser (Registered interest)
, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle