FAQs - Selling alcohol
Our most frequently asked questions about selling alcohol are below.
If your question hasn't been answered, then telephone Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or visit their website at www.direct.gov.uk/consumer (opens in a new window).
Q I think a local shop is selling alcohol to my 15 year old child. What should I do about this?
A If you are sure which shop is selling alcohol to your child you can report the trader. Please look at our leaflet and reporting form in the related documents section below.
We enforce legislation relating to underage sales of alcohol, butane, cigarettes and knives.
We carry out test purchasing visits throughout the county where young volunteers attempt to purchase the products from retailers.
Related documents
The following document is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)