Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 22 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2004. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry;Minister for Women

Question: To ask the Minister for Women, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on women and alcohol. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Minister for Women what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on women and alcohol. [163457] Ms Hewitt:: None, however the analysis that underpins the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England, published by the Government last week, highlights some key issues for women. Nearly one in five women now exceed 14 units of alcohol each week; on one in five occasions when women drink they do so to excess. The strategy will help tackle alcohol-related harm and its causes.

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