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Written question asked by Jonathan Ashworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 January 2019. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the cost to the NHS of alcohol misuse in each of the last five years.

Answer

The most recent assessment of costs to the National Health Service in England associated with alcohol misuse estimated these costs to be £3.5 billion each year in line with 2009/10 prices. The Government does not update this estimate on an annual basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
211277
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Costs Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk