Briefing Papers

We regularly produce Briefing Papers which provide a more detailed overview of a current issue, proposed legislation or topic open for public consultation.

You can navigate via the subject headings on the left hand side to look through past SCPO briefings.

Numbering:  The first number relates to the Parliamentary year in which the Briefing Paper was written, eg 1: pre- Scottish Parliament; 2: 1999-2000; 3: 2000-2001 and so on, until 12: 2009-2010.
In each Parliamentary year, briefing papers are numbered sequentially.  This is the second number.


Alcohol

  • Alcohol Etc (Scotland) Bill and Minimum Pricing of Alcohol (SCPO Briefing 12 2

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    SCPO Briefing Paper providing details of the proposed Alcohol etc (Scotland) Bill which includes proposals for minimum pricing of alcohol and a social responsibilty levy. Published December 2009.

  • Drinking Again (SCPO Briefing 6/9)

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    SCPO Briefing Paper on information about a proposed Bill to reform alcohol licensing laws in Scotland. Published August 2008.

  • Scotland's Drinking Culture (SCPO Briefing 6/4)

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    SCPO Briefing Paper on proposed changes to licencing laws to tackle Scotland's alcohol culture. Published October 2003.

  • Alcohol Misuse (SCPO Briefing 3 7)

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    SCPO Briefing paper giving an overview of the Scottish Executive Action Plan on Alcohol Misuse and review of licensing laws. Published March 2001.

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