Government's proof of age card breakthrough.(Brief Article) From: Grocer | Date: September 1, 2001| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2001 William Reed Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Government's education and training card will help retailers avoid prosecution

Years of intense retailer lobbying have finally won approval for a government proof of age card which will be issued to school students when they reach 16.

Retailers have won a crucial concession from the Department for Education and Skills which will be issuing free Connexions Cards to school pupils in England.

The primary function is connected with education and training, but the DFES has agreed to include on the cards a picture of the holder and date of birth, enabling it to be used for ...

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