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Written question asked by Martin Linton (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Health Warnings: Super-strength Lager

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will bring forward proposals to introduce health warnings on cans of super-strength lager.
Answer

We are working with industry to include units, drinking guidelines and pregnancy warnings on labels.Where progress on industry's voluntary commitments is slow, we can expect to legislate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c102W; 300154
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Labelling
Link
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