SIR – In reply to David Rhodes (T&A, January 11), having considered the matter in more depth, I refer to information published by Bradford District Safer Communities, the NHS and the Home Office.
They say that one in four adults in the UK is drinking at hazardous levels, many without realising that their drinking may be damaging their health.
Alcohol contributes to high blood pressure, strokes, heart disease, stomach ulcers, weight-gain, cancer, depression, emotional problems, accidents and family stress.
I believe that everything possible should be done to reduce hazardous levels of drinking, especially with regard to our young people, who are our nation’s future.
I hope this has shown a little pragmatism, Mr Rhodes.
Arthur Normington, Manor Drive, Cottingley, Bingley
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