In 2006, figures from Wrexham council showed 30 per cent of test sales resulted in an underage person being sold alcohol. The council funded a part-time enforcement officer to try and crack down on the sale of booze to under-18s, by raising awareness of licensee’s responsibilities. The officer also increased the number of test purchases of alcohol a year. Figures up to March 2008 showed the rate of sales to underage volunteers had almost halved – to 17 per cent. The council has...