Alcohol Education and Research Council

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Established in 1982 the Alcohol Education and Research Council is a QUANGO dedicated to research and education on issues related to alcohol. Members of the council come from a range of backgrounds primarily concerned with the treatment of alcohol related problems, although three of the fourteen council members are drawn from the alcohol industry. The Brewers Licensed Retailers Asssociation (formerly the Brewer's Society), The Wines and Spirits Association and The Scotch Whisky Association nominate representatives.


History

The history of the AERC is complex. In the 1890's the UK government, on the basis of statistics which upheld a link between the number of licensed premises within a particular area and instances of alcohol related disorder, decide to reduce the number of alcohol licenses issued over a seven year period.

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