It comes after figures released in August showed 1,276 people died from alcohol last year, the highest number since 2008.
Ms Whitham said the proposals in the consultation"strike a reasonable balance between public health benefits and any effects on the alcoholic drinks market and subsequent impact on consumers".
Wales brought in a 50p MUP in March 2020, while that same month the government in Westminster said there were"no plans for the introduction of MUP in England".The Scottish government said it settled on 65p as it believes this price will bring the most health benefits while minimising interference in the market.
It said a price of 70p or more would result in"a more significant distortion to the market", with some premium products being included.How would a 65p MUP affect drinks' prices?The same volume of vodka or gin would have a minimum price of £17.07. A pack of four 440ml cans of cider would cost at least £5.15, while a pack of four beer cans of the same size would cost at least £5.72.
The consultation will continue for nine weeks, after which ministers will make a final decision on whether MUP should continue and what the unit price will be.
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