Amendment of Part Xii of the Licensing Act 1964

Part of Orders of the Day — Licensing (Young Persons) Bill – in the House of Commons at 9:45 am on 12 May 2000.

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Photo of Michael Fabricant Michael Fabricant Conservative, Lichfield 9:45, 12 May 2000

The hon. Gentleman is generous in giving way. It seems sensible to try to close what might be a loophole, but can he give some statistics or assess the proportion of alcohol obtained, but not purchased, by those under 18? How serious a problem is that?