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Written question asked by Fiona Bruce (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to revise its March 2012 alcohol strategy.

Answer

The Government is committed to reducing the harms caused by alcohol. It set outs its approach to reducing alcohol-related crime and disorder in the Modern Crime Prevention Strategy, published in 2016. It is committed to taking action to inform and empower citizens and provide the most up-to-date, clear information to enable people to make informed choices about their drinking. There are no current plans to publish a new alcohol strategy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63252
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse
Link
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