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Morning Extra - Should the booze ban at football grounds be lifted?

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Scotland's police forces are mounting a "major operation" to stop fans getting drunk on the way to this weekend's World Cup qualifier. Officers will search trains and coaches heading to the Scotland v Norway match at Glasgow's Hampden Park tomorrow. But is it about time we lifted the alcohol ban at Scottish football grounds? If rugby fans can get a drink at Murrayfield, why not at Hampden? Or perhaps you feel football fans should set a better example. Also, we discuss politicians' taxi expenses. Softer new rules on MSPs' taxi claims have been criticised by a pensioners' leader. Enoch Humphries of the Scottish Pensioners Forum says it's "ridiculous" that parliamentarians will now be able to claim back fares of up to £20 without providing any justification. Furthermore, tough sanctions to deal with MSPs who run up excessive bills have been scrapped. Graham Stewart takes your calls, texts and emails.