Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 October 2009.

Alcohol

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will place copies in the Library of the House of the posters they produce warning of the dangers of alcohol abuse; and how they ensure that the posters are displayed in public buildings.

Answer: Copies of the posters from the Know Your Limits campaign have been placed in the Library. Campaign materials may be ordered, free of cost, from the Department of Health. The attached table shows levels of uptake of these materials by central and local government, the National Health Service and other public bodies. In 2008 posters, fact sheets and handouts were also made available free to all general practitioners for use in their offices or waiting rooms alerting them and their clients to the risks of excessive drinking. To date around 26,000 posters have been ordered (as a result of over 1,000 individual orders). Packs promoting this material were also distributed to all government offices.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4955; 713 c25WA
Session: 2008-09
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Health education Publicity Misuse Public buildings
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk