Fears over minimum whisky price
The whisky industry insisted that it will lose out if minimum prices are applied to alcohol.
A Holyrood committee heard claims that the Scottish Government plan could wipe up to £600 million from annual exports and lead to job losses.
Some MSPs argue that only a tiny proportion of sales would be affected by the proposed Alcohol Bill, given the "premium" cost of the product.
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