'Give
strong drink to him who is perishing and wine
to those in bitter
distress; let them drink and forget
their poverty and remember their
misery no more.'
Proverbs,
31: 6-7.
The drinks industry seem to have powerful support in their bid to challenge the Scottish Government's plan to introduce a minimum alcohol price. A policy aimed at the poor.
A spokesperson, speaking for both major churches in Scotland, was philosophical as she saw the opportunity to increase their flock with the lure of communion wine and a wee biscuit.
'There is always a silver lining', she quipped.
