article_snippet.sent: Paul Waterson, chief executive of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, told The Independent the new law - which matches limits across much of Continental Europe - was a 'form of prohibition'.
article_snippet.sent: Paul Waterson, chief executive of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association said: 'It’s stopped people having a drink at lunchtime, or having a drink on the way home from work.
article_snippet.sent: Hospitality industry leaders claim the new law is stopping moderate drinkers from having a tipple at lunch or on Hospitality industry leaders way home from work . '
article_snippet.sent: The February study, carried out by purchasing firm Beacon, revealed there was a surge in interest in non-alcoholic drinks and smaller glass sizes.
article_snippet.sent: Tennant Hilditch, director of sales, said the first two months of the new drink driving laws had shown a 'real impact' on the country's hospitality industry.
article_snippet.sent: He said: 'Traditional lunchtime drinkers, or post-golf drinkers in the clubhouse have been particularly affected by the new rules. '
article_snippet.sent: So much so, that we are seeing demand for smaller glasses, weaker beers,
highlights_snippet.sent: Hospitality industry leaders claim Scotland's strict new drink-driving law comprises a 'form of prohibition' 