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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Flight (Conservative), on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 74 members in total.

ENCOURAGING A NO-PROOF NO SALE CULTURE

That this House recognises the daily intimidation faced by retailers in relation to under-age purchases; further recognises that verbal and physical attacks on shop workers create a hostile working environment, particularly for those in small stores and corner shops; notes the vital community service provided by local shops; further notes that age restrictions on solvents, alcohol and cigarettes protect children; supports the Association of Convenience Stores' recent campaign to promote a No Proof, No Sale message, as already exists in the United States of America; and calls on the Government to support this by actively encouraging a responsible culture where consumers expect to be age-checked and supply proof of age.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

ENCOURAGING A NO-PROOF NO SALE CULTURE (57A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by John Cummings (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 11 February 2004. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
at end add 'welcomes the launch of the CitizenCard No ID No Sale campaign, a nationwide initiative focusing on raising the awareness of the minimum legal age for the purchase of age-restricted products, such as tobacco, alcohol, solvents and lottery ticket; acknowledges Tobacco Manufacturers' Association survey findings that 96 per cent. of shopkeepers have been approached by people wanting to buy cigarettes who were under the legal age of 16 while 84 per cent. of shopkeepers received abuse when they refused the purchase; notes that United Kingdom tobacco manufacturers' sales forces as well as Trading Standards Institute officers will be distributing No ID No Sale materials and briefings to 100,000 retailers; and wishes the campaign every success in achieving its aims.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
57 
57A1 
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Proof of identity Sales Young people Retail trade Tobacco USA Solvents
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk