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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 October 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 31 October 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 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, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of an independent review of alcohol harms.

Answer

No specific assessment has been made. However, the former Public Health England published an assessment of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of policies to reduce alcohol-related harm in England in December 2016. This included a review of the evidence on the public health burden of alcohol in England and policy responses to reduce the health, social and economic harm.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72439
Session
2022-23
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Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk