BINGE DRINKING AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Early day motion 1671, tabled 10 September 2003 by Alice Mahon (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House congratulates the Halifax Evening Courier on its campaign to raise awareness of the way cheap alcohol promotions by pubs and clubs encourages binge drinking by growing numbers of young people; believes such binge drinking disinhibits and leads to a spectrum of anti-social behaviour ranging from yobbism and vandalism to serious violence; notes that in Halifax there is a proven link to a rise in rape cases; realises Halifax is not unique in suffering from the booze culture as other towns and city centres have become no-go areas for ordinary people after dark; and believes that efforts by police and magistrates, encouraged by the local media, can persuade club and pub operators to be made responsible.

Signatures by party: Labour 49, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.