EU demands tighter alcohol ad rules
15 Dec 2000 | by Our Parliamentary correspondent
The European Commission has called for tougher controls on alcohol advertising in an attempt to combat under-age drinking in Europe.
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The Government has paved the way for TV and radio commercials to be regulated largely by the industries themselves in a big shake-up of broadcasting advertising.
The European Commission has called for tougher controls on alcohol advertising in an attempt to combat under-age drinking in Europe.
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