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Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Monday, 7 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 2021 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Alcoholic Drinks and Tobacco: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of (a) the likelihood of alcohol and tobacco being misused, (b) the risk of alcohol and tobacco misuse causing harmful effects sufficient to constitute a social problem and (c) the effectiveness of excluding alcohol and tobacco from control of harmful drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Answer

No recent assessment has been made.

The Government is committed to supporting the most vulnerable at risk from alcohol misuse, including through establishing alcohol care teams in hospitals and supporting children of alcohol dependent parents. We will be publishing a new Tobacco Control Plan later this year setting out plans for England to become a smoke-free country by 2030.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11460
Session
2021-22
Related items
Alcoholic Drinks and Tobacco: Misuse
Monday, 5 July 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse Tobacco
Legislation
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Link
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