EU's highest court questions the minimum price for alcohol scheme
It's suggested the scheme could have an impact on the free movement of goods
The government's been dealt a blow in its plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
The EU's highest court has indicated that a similar scheme won't be allowed in Scotland, unless the government there can prove it's the ONLY way to stop alcohol abuse.
It's suggested the scheme could have an impact on the free movement of goods - and could be avoided by higher taxes instead.
The court is likely to make a final ruling later in the year - but any adverse ruling would put an end to Ireland's plans for minimum pricing.
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