Off-licences deregulation ‘will increase underage drinking’

The National Off-Licence Association has claimed that plans to deregulate the sale of alcohol will lead to widespread underage drinking.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004 - 12:57

The National Off-Licence Association has claimed that plans to deregulate the sale of alcohol will lead to widespread underage drinking.

The association claimed today that proposals put forward by Justice Minister Michael McDowell would facilitate the sale of alcohol in shops, cinemas and take-aways.

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