Saturday, March 31, 2012

Good Thinking In Manchester.

Enjoying a sophisticated evening out at a distinguished soiree.
RADICAL proposals to charge drunks for treatment in accident and emergency departments are being considered by city leaders. Alcohol-related hospital admissions in Greater Manchester are estimated to cost the NHS, and the taxpayer, £400million a year. Manchester City Council is considering passing the financial burden on to those who drink excessively. (Express.)
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A Heavy Sigh.

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