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This report provides an overall evaluation of the introduction of a minimum price for alcohol (MPA) by the Welsh Government. It covers the period up until June 2024.
The evaluation has utilised a Contribution Analysis approach to its methodology. The overall aim is to assess the contribution (if any) that the introduction of MPA in Wales has made to any (measurable and observable) alcohol related behavioural, consumption, and retail outcomes.
In doing so this report has brought together a range of secondary and primary data material. This includes the final reports from the other Welsh MPA evaluations, some additional primary interview data, other Welsh data sets, reflections on the implementation of pricing policies in other jurisdictions, and key messages from the research literature.
To maintain a manageable volume of material and enhance readability, this report does not repeat the detail of previous events and evaluations that is available elsewhere. Instead, it signposts to these existing evidence trails, summarising the position in 2024 and what might be said about the effect of MPA and next steps, as well as providing recommendations for the Welsh Government in deciding whether to renew the policy or not.
It should be noted that as an overall synthesis report it collates messages across the whole population, and as such explores considerations for the general population and moderate, hazardous, harmful, treatment seeking and dependent drinkers.
The evaluation has utilised a Contribution Analysis approach to its methodology. The overall aim is to assess the contribution (if any) that the introduction of MPA in Wales has made to any (measurable and observable) alcohol related behavioural, consumption, and retail outcomes.
In doing so this report has brought together a range of secondary and primary data material. This includes the final reports from the other Welsh MPA evaluations, some additional primary interview data, other Welsh data sets, reflections on the implementation of pricing policies in other jurisdictions, and key messages from the research literature.
To maintain a manageable volume of material and enhance readability, this report does not repeat the detail of previous events and evaluations that is available elsewhere. Instead, it signposts to these existing evidence trails, summarising the position in 2024 and what might be said about the effect of MPA and next steps, as well as providing recommendations for the Welsh Government in deciding whether to renew the policy or not.
It should be noted that as an overall synthesis report it collates messages across the whole population, and as such explores considerations for the general population and moderate, hazardous, harmful, treatment seeking and dependent drinkers.
| Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
|---|---|
| Cyhoeddwr | Welsh Government |
| Nifer y tudalennau | 81 |
| Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 15 Ion 2025 |