Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Simon Danczuk (Independent (affiliation)). It was answered by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Alcohol Consumption Guidelines
- Question
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If he will publish the full scientific evidential basis for his Department's alcohol consumption guidelines; and what representations he has received on those guidelines.
- Answer
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The scientific evidence for the UK chief medical officer’s low-risk alcohol guidelines is available on the gov.uk website. The guidelines were published in August, following testing through public consultation to ensure that the advice is as clear and usable as possible. We received 1,019 responses to the consultation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 906491
- 615 cc141-3
- Session
- 2016-17
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Consumption
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