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Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Asked by Deirdre CostiganLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 8278

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the the potential merits of creating a national strategy to reduce alcohol harm.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

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

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