§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to prevent the sale of mislabelled alcoholic drinks to children; and if he will make a statement. [2974]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe Government are very concerned about the promotion and sale of certain alcoholic drinks to children. My right hon. Friend has set up a Ministerial Group to look at the issue. As its chairman, I am holding urgent talks with the drinks industry to demand swift action. If we are not satisfied with the response we are prepared to take action ourselves.
A range of children's icepop drinks was recently found to have been contaminated with alcohol. The producer says that this was accidental and has withdrawn the product from the market.