Early day motion 997

That this House congratulates the Portman Group on its initiative in launching the proof of age card scheme to deter illegal under-age drinking, while at the same time helping young people over 18 years to prove that they are legally entitled to purchase alcoholic drinks; believes that the scheme will be a valuable help to licensees and their staff in establishing whether a young person is legally permitted to purchase such drinks or not; notes that the proof of age card is available free of charge; and urges honourable Members to give the scheme all support in their constituencies as a positive contribution to reducing illegal purchase of alcohol by young people under 18 years.

At end add 'and would welcome consideration being given to such a scheme being extended for the purpose of deterring under 18 year olds from hiring those videos, which by law should be banned by retailers to anyone under the age of 18 years.'.