drinks producers are taking a breath of relief as the government has dropped out the plan of forcing alcohol into plain packaging, as well. the idea was dropped out as part of a continuing inquiry by mps who are there into the government&rsquos alcohol strategy. however, the department of health, mentioned in its official response given back to the health committee probe, that there was &ldquovery limited&rdquo proofs to confirm that hardline restrictions, as introduced in nations such as norway, were either effective or proportionate.