Primary schools in England are forming the future drinking habits of millions of pupils by running licensed bars at thousands of children’s discos, fetes and sports days, alleges a watchdog.
March 3/Washington/Business Wire -- Primary schools in England are forming the future drinking habits of millions of pupils by running licensed bars at thousands of children’s discos, fetes and sports days, alleges Swanswell, which has raised concerns at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Alcohol Misuse after learning one in three schools for under-11s were setting up licensed bars at events aimed at children.
The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is calling for a change in licensing laws as a result of its findings.