[Margaret Pilkington]

Entwisi...the point I was trying to make (unsuccessfully it seems) was there was this government minister wringing her hands in mock anxiety that people were risking their health by acting in such a way. i know people must take some responsibility for their actions.....and I abhor the lengths that this government go to to take decisions out of our hands for our everyday living........but really didn't they expect the extra hours that people can drink would have SOME effect on the health of the population?
And by 'young people'......I meant those young people who get into drinking establishments...not necessarily the teens who obtain alcohol illegally.
Certainly the A&E that was shown didn't appear to be quieter.....in fact they had to close the doors for 2 hours to cope with the back log...most of whom had consumed alcohol (or so the Consultant in Charge said)