§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to deal with alcohol abuse by youngsters under the age of 18 years.
§ Mr. HanleyAlcohol misuse is covered in health education programmes in many schools, and seminars on this topic are organised regularly by the youth service. Coverage in schools will increase when health education becomes a compulsory cross-curricular theme next year. In addition, the licensing laws prohibit the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 and its consumption by such persons in any place other than a private residence.