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Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Asked by Dr Ben SpencerConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 6561

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what advice he has received from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities on the harm to health of drinking in public houses compared to (a) private residences and (b) other settings; and whether he plans to introduce an alcohol harm reduction strategy.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people in living longer, healthier lives. The Department will continue to work across Government to understand how to best reduce alcohol related harms.

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