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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 2011.


Alcohol

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government by what amount, and within what period, they estimate that their current alcohol harm reduction strategy will reduce the cost to the National Health Service in England of alcohol misuse.
Answer

We will bring together the Government's approach to alcohol in a new strategy. The strategy document should address the full range of harm from alcohol. We expect to publish the strategy in the first months of the new year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14024; 733 c206WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Health services Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk