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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Friday, 1 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 March 2019. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 March 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, pursuant to the Answer of 28 February 2019 to Question 224315, for what reasons his Department has not made a recent estimate based on up to date prices of the cost to the NHS of treating injuries caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Answer

Updating cost estimates of alcohol harm is complex because circumstances, prevalence and treatments may have changed. The Department is exploring the possibility and feasibility of carrying out research to update the cost estimates that are currently available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227380
Session
2017-19
Related items
Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
Thursday, 28 February 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Costs Injuries NHS Misuse
Link
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