Alex Salmond pressed to divulge SNP's minimum pricing level for alcohol

Opposition parties repeatedly called on ministers to name their preferred figure during a heated First Minister's Questions.

The price is critical to the success of the policy – too low and it will be ineffective in preventing harmful drinking, too high and it will do massive damage to Scotland's drinks industry.

Scottish Labour, Liberal Democrats and Conservatives all oppose the policy, and at least one party must be won over for the plan to become law. more...