§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his Department's policy on issuing identity cards for the purpose of proving the ages of young people when purchasing alcohol. [8527]
§ Mr. George HowarthAs chairman of the Ministerial Group on Alcopops. I have had urgent talks with the drinks industry and other interests about tackling underage drinking. Among the issues which the group is considering is the use of proof of age cards. I shall make an announcement later this month.