Chamber
Plenary, 08 Mar 2007
08 Mar 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Challenge 21
Finance and Public Services and Communities
The Executive is committed to tackling underage drinking, which includes addressing the availability of alcohol, and we welcome initiatives such as challenge 21. I visited a local Co-op not so long ago to see the good work that is being done to ensure that anyone who tries to buy alcohol demonstrates that they are of age.
As part of our updated plan for action on alcohol problems, we will continue to support the development of the new national entitlement card sponsored by Young Scot, which bears the proof-of-age standards scheme logo.
In addition, the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 requires all licensees to operate on a no proof, no sale basis, and on-sales premises that wish to allow access by children will be required to set out their plans for approval by the relevant licensing board.
As part of our updated plan for action on alcohol problems, we will continue to support the development of the new national entitlement card sponsored by Young Scot, which bears the proof-of-age standards scheme logo.
In addition, the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 requires all licensees to operate on a no proof, no sale basis, and on-sales premises that wish to allow access by children will be required to set out their plans for approval by the relevant licensing board.
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5. Margaret Jamieson (Kilmarnock and Loudoun) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to promote challenge 21 to eradicate underage purchasing of alcohol. (S2O-12285)
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Public Service Reform and Parliamentary Business (George Lyon):
LD
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Margaret Jamieson:
Lab
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George Lyon:
LD
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