THE School's Herald asked three young people in Torpoint what they thought about underage drinking in the town.

Anna Powell, 15, said: "England's drinking culture gives people an opportunity to socialise and brings in money to bars, pubs and restaurants.

"I am not influenced by the media's exploitation of drinking because if you don't want to drink you have a choice.''

Josh Willcocks, 17 said: "I don't think underage drinking causes many problems in Torpoint. Me and my mates go out, usually on a Friday night, and there's plenty to do rather than cause trouble."

Rosie Warren, 13, said: "I think England's drinking culture is bad because there's too many younger people drinking. "I feel this is because of the media and how it promotes alcohol to young people on TV which makes people my age think it's cool to drink."