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Committed to cut underage drinking


Published on Friday 12 March 2010 13:39

LICENSEES have reinforced their commitment to a scheme that aims to clamp down on underage drinkers.

Members of Hartlepool Licensees Association/Pubwatch (HLA) say the message is loud and clear to anyone under the age of 21, if they don't have ID then they wont be served in their pubs.

The Challenge 21 scheme has been raising awareness among publicans about the need to be vigilant in preventing underage sales for more than three years.

The HLA/Pubwatch has around 60 members across town and they have all signed up to the scheme, which serves as a reminder to customers that it is against the law to buy alcohol if you are under the age of 18, or to buy alcohol on behalf of someone who is under 18.

Anyone who appears under 21 can expect to be asked to prove their age.

Richard Sewell, chairman of the licensees association, said: "All of our members support the Challenge 21 policy and it is important that everyone is aware of it and keeps on top of it."

He was speaking at a meeting of the HLA/Pubwatch, which was held at Hartlepool United's Victoria Park ground.

Mr Sewell added: "The problems arise when youngsters get drunk from cheap booze they buy at supermarkets.

"But when they come into our pubs, if there is no proof of age then there is no sale, it is simple."

Sergeant Alan Ions, of Hartlepool Police, said: "We will continue to work with the licensees and designated door supervisors to make sure that the policy is being strictly adhered to."


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