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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2012. It was answered by Anne Milton (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment has been made of the relationship between geographic density of off-licences and alcohol harm in (a) young people and (b) adults.
Answer

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence published guidance in June 2010, 'Alcohol-use disorders: preventing the development of hazardous and harmful drinking', based on a series of evidence reviews. Evidence statements 2.21, 2.22, 2.24 and 2.25 summarise the evidence for a relationship between alcohol outlet density and harm in young people and adults..The guidance has been placed in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89443; 538 c523W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2012-0066
Monday, 16 January 2012
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse
Link
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