Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Friday, 3 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the 19.6 per cent annual increase in alcohol specific deaths; and what steps he is taking to reduce alcohol harm.
- Answer
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There is a programme of work underway to address alcohol-related health harms and their impact on life chances, including the establishment of specialist alcohol care teams in hospitals and supporting children of alcohol dependent parents. The new Office for Health Improvement and Disparities will spearhead efforts to improve treatment and support and we have made the largest increase to drug and alcohol treatment funding for 15 years, with £80 million of new investment.
We have also 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
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- Written question
- Reference
- 42080
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Death Misuse
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- 2021-09-08 13:19:47 +0100
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