Written question asked by George Stevenson (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will require health warnings to be displayed on alchoholic drinks; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Stevenson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will require health warnings to be displayed on alcoholic drinks; and if he will make a statement. [137771] Miss Melanie Johnson: This issue will be examined as part of the work on the development of the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England, which is currently being undertaken by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. The strategy is due to implemented from 2004, in line with the commitment given in the NHS Plan.

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