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Written question asked by Zarah Sultana (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 August 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 September 2021 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, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a comprehensive evidence-based alcohol strategy to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.

Answer

There are no plans for a standalone alcohol strategy as the Government has committed to publish a new United Kingdom-wide cross-government addiction strategy which will consider a range of issues, including drugs, alcohol and problem gambling.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41318
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk