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Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Treasury has made of the annual economic cost of alcohol harm in England identified by the Institute of Alcohol Studies in 2024, and what measures are being considered to tackle this.

Answer

The Government remains committed to supporting people to lead healthier lives and looks at a wide range of evidence on the impacts of alcohol-related harm


Alcohol-related harm places pressure on individuals, families, communities and public services, including the NHS, and we are taking action to address this.

As outlined in the 10 Year Health Plan for England, the Department of Health and Social Care is working towards launching a consultation in late 2026 on options to make it a legal requirement for alcohol labels to display health warnings and consistent nutritional information, which will support people to make healthier choices about alcohol.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22558
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Economic situation Misuse
Link
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