Scotland now has minimum alcohol pricing. Are you raising a glass to a more health-conscious lifestyle?
Those who are more wealthy will still drink just as much. Is it a good thing or simply another tax on the poor? David J Foulis, Liverpool
In the long run young people will benefit. And it’s the future we need to focus on. Margaret Gibb, Fife
I don’t think it will make much difference. Those that have a problem with alcohol will find a way to get it, no matter the price. Jean-claude Huntzinger, Lochgelly
Anything to cut back on Scotland’s alcohol dependency is to be encouraged. As an ex-policeman most of the drinkers I had to deal with were the kind who would go into a pub, drink as much as possible and, when kick-out time came, they were totally helpless or fighting drunk. Now them, I can do without! Davie Kerr, Lochaber
It’s a drastic move. I thought people had freedom of choice. We shouldn’t be told: “You can’t smoke this or you can’t drink that.” Linda Cox, Aberdeen
I think it’s a step too far and it’s not going to do much good in the short term. Robbie Russell, Elgin
It will hit working-class people hardest, leaving wealthy drinkers untouched.
Stephen Calder, Peterhead
This is a drastic and stupid move because of a minority who abuse alcohol. Graham D’arcy, Glasgow
I do not think minimum pricing will see the changes the Scottish Government hopes for. More crime will be committed by shoplifting and theft of alcohol. Allison Scotland, Roxburghshire
If someone has a drink problem, they are not going to be put off by price and will find the money, no matter what. Loran Smith, North Yorkshire