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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Harrison (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Thornton (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 October 2009.


Health: Alcohol

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to take account of the health impacts of the availability of high alcohol content wines.
Answer

My Lords, high-alcohol wines are increasingly available as we import more wines from the new world which are stronger than those from France, Italy and Spain. It is important that people understand how strong their drink is, how much they drink, and the health risks.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
713 c1100 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse Wines
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk