Concern over online alcohol adverts

Aug 27 2010

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has written to her UK counterpart to voice concerns about the recent rise in online adverts for alcohol, it has emerged.

Scottish Government ministers believe that the impact of alcohol advertising on youngsters "could and should be reduced".

The SNP Holyrood administration is "particularly concerned by the recent rise of online advertising", adding that this is "difficult to regulate".