HC Deb 03 July 1997 vol 297 c238W
Mr. Coaker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government are taking to(a) reduce the consumption of alcopops, particularly by those under the age of 18, (b) persuade more retailers to stop stocking alcopops and (c) encourage voluntary changes of behaviour by the advertising and brewing industries in respect of alcopops. [6581]

Mr. George Howarth

As chairman of the Ministerial Group on Alcopops, I have had urgent talks with the drinks industry and other interests about under-age drinking. I expect to make an announcement later this month.