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Thursday, February 7, 2008

More than half of 13-year-olds have drunk alcohol, says home secretary

Alan Travis, home affairs editor
Thursday February 7, 2008
The Guardian

The majority of Britain's 13-year-olds have drunk alcohol, marking a worrying "tipping point" for underage drinking, the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, warned yesterday as she promised to step up enforcement action.

The home secretary also gave a clear hint that the 24-hour drinking laws are now likely to remain in place.

Smith indicated that Home Office research to be published later this month is expected to show that the change in the licensing laws has not had the dramatic impact on crime and disorder that some have claimed.
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