Netmums concerned alcohol price increase only hits ‘responsible drinkers’

Parents are calling on the Government to take more action combating the menace of crime and antisocial behaviour caused by drinking alcohol.

A survey by parenting website Netmums, found 60 per cent of parents felt excessive drinking by young people caused problems in their local area.

A further 50 per cent of these parents felt that more consultation should take place with local residents when decisions are made about granting late night licences.

Netmums spokesperson Sally Russell said: “The issues surrounding drinking and alcohol laws are of tremendous concern for parents, who are constantly aware of the safety and of their children and of the environment that they’re going to be growing up in.”
 
A 45 per cent of Netmum readers were concerned about the price of alcohol increasing, feeling it would only affect ‘responsible drinkers’.
 
Home Secretary Theresa May said: “We welcome the views of everyone on how we can best take action to tackle problem drinking and alcohol related crime and disorder.
 
“We know that the majority of pubs and bars are well run businesses but the Government believes that the system needs to be rebalanced in favour of the local communities they serve with tougher action taken to crack down on the small number of premises who cause problems.”