Home Secretary hopes cards will help in "fight against underage drinking" The government is aiming to make it easier for pubs and off-licences to identify an underage customer by urging young people to apply for an ID card. Home Secretary Alan Johnson has attracted criticism after he yesterday ruled out making ID cards compulsory for British citizens. But he said the government would focus on young people and the “fight against underage drinking”, as part of plans to roll out voluntary ID cards. Greater Manchester residents will be able to apply for an ID card by the end of this year, while other areas in the North West will be able...
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