I would certainly make those who believe that a Friday/Saturday night should end up in A & E pay for the privelige.

£250.00 for the ambulance, £185.00 for the A & E triage, £300.00 for the bed and assesment and treatment by a Consultant.

If they pay then all well and good, if not then they should be persued as a debtor through the courts so that the Primary Care Trust can recover thier costs plus fees.

If they pay up then all well and good, if not then they should enjoy a visit from the High Court Enforcement Officers (Sherrifs) to recover the money or seize goods to the value of (their precious car maybe?).

If they have no assests to seize then a bankruptcy order.

So a £30.00 to £50.00 night out could end up costing £735.00 or the loss of their most precious possessions or a bankruptcy order.

How long before people stop drinking and start behaving responsibly? 

Mind you - we need a politician with the backbone to introduce the bill through parliment first.

I can only dream.........

Happy (sober) New Year to all.