Written question asked by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 July 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received about the need for warnings on alcoholic drinks concerning the risks of brain damage to the unborn child from drinking during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Ross Cranston: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about the need for warnings on alcoholic drinks concerning the risks of brain damage to the unborn child from drinking during pregnancy; and if he will make a statement. [182797] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Department has received a number of representations about health warnings on alcoholic drinks and these have been considered as part of the development of the alcohol harm reduction strategy for England. It is not possible to identify which of these representations, if any, relate to the risks of brain damage to unborn children from drinking during pregnancy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 182797; 423 c1097W;423 c1096-7W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Health hazards Injuries Misuse Pregnancy Warnings Brain
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