§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many cases of under-age drinking were recorded in Wales in the past three years; and if he will make a statement. [40993]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsInformation on the number of cases of under-age drinking in Wales is not recorded centrally. The table shows the proportion of children aged 11–16 who reported drinking alcohol at least weekly in 1994 and 1996.
Percentage who drink alcohol at least weekly 11–16 year olds; Wales Percentage Aged 11–12 Aged 13–14 Aged 15–16 Aged 11–16 1994 14.9 26.2 48.2 29.2 1996 18.5 35.0 59.6 37.4 Source:
Health Promotion Wales—Welsh Youth Health Surveys