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Written question asked by Fiona Bruce (Conservative) on Friday, 20 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2020. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 27 April 2020 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, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister of Care of 17 March 2020, Official Report column 274-275WH, when the roundtable on low and no alcohol products will meet; and how many public health experts will be invited to take part; and which other organisations (a) have been and (b) will be invited.

Answer

Plans to hold a roundtable meeting on low and no alcohol products have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic taking Government priority. The Department, Public Health England and representatives from the alcohol industry will meet at a later date to discuss proposals outlined in the prevention Green Paper on how industry can deliver a significant increase in the availability of alcohol-free and low-alcohol products by 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32675
Session
2019-21
Related items
Alcohol Harm
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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