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Written question asked by Stephen Crabb (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


Alcoholic Drinks: Young People

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance she has issued to (a) police forces and (b) licensing authorities on using under 18 year olds for test purchases of alcohol in pubs.
Answer

The Home Office has not issued any recent guidance to the police or licensing authorities on the issue of test purchasing. The use of test purchase operations is a local operational matter, and as such is a decision for the chief constable. However, we are aware that both ACPO and LACORS have produced guidance on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
487 c1233W; 247771
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Young people
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk