Just when you thought you had read all the latest commentary on the horrors of alcohol and how it should be banned and taxed and banned some more before taxing people who even think of a beer we get this :

The alcohol commission, being chaired by education expert Prof Sally Brown, will be asked to consider how much caffeine – a psychoactive stimulant – should be allowed in drinks.

Strathclyde Police recently told BBC Scotland that Buckfast, a fortified wine with a high caffeine content, was mentioned in 5,000 crime reports over three years.

Scottish Labour said Buckfast contained 281mg per 750ml bottle (37.5mg per 100ml) – as much as eight standard (355ml) cans of cola.

Another caffeinated drink, Red Square Reloaded, contained 420mg of caffeine per litre (42mg per 100ml).

Labour pointed to the 150mg per litre limit set in Denmark, Iceland and Norway.

Scottish Labour health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie said: “I believe the risks involved in consuming caffeinated alcohol are so great that the Scottish government must take action.

“The research suggests you are more likely to end up in hospital or be assaulted if you drink these products.”

As opposed to being driven to drink by a Scottish communist called Jackie who talks out of her fucking arse!