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MP Barry Sheerman launches CitizenCard in Huddersfield
Posted by CitizenCard on 18 March 2013 11:29 AM |
Originally posted 29-3-2012 Barry Sheerman MP applauds Huddersfields' adoption of 'No ID, No Sale' policy to stop children buying age-restricted products such as alcohol and tobacco (front l-r) Shahid Ali, Maryam Allad, Barry Sheerman MP, (Back l-r) Chesanco James, Ann-Marie O'Flaherty, Karl Martin Levy, Ashley Newburn Mr Barry Sheerman, on Friday 23 March 2012 called on local retailers to support the 'No ID, No Sale!' campaign which seeks to ensure that only adults can buy lottery, tobacco and other age-restricted goods. Barry was speaking at Al's Newsagents (Huddersfield HD1), where he was joined by proprietor Shahid Ali and CitizenCard's Chief Executive, Andrew Chevis. The Huddersfield MP said that following the new government's decision to abolish National ID cards, schemes such as CitizenCard were essential:
Shahid Ali who owns the shop is mindful that they face a fine of up to £10,000 if caught persistently selling restricted products to under-18s:
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