With reference to article “Safety summit in York after River Ouse tragedy” (Press March 17) maybe the first thing that could be done is every new intake of students be given a teaching about the dangers of drinking too much, although they are all intelligent young people so they should know that.

Have one in their group appointed to only have soft drinks so they can keep a watchful eye on the others and lastly stay away from the river as it is no friend to anyone.

Maureen Robinson, Broadway, York