Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2001. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he will publish the National Alcohol Strategy.

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish the National Alcohol Strategy. [142995] Ms Stuart: We remain committed to the publication of a cross- Government strategy to tackle alcohol misuse, and we are working with key stakeholders across Government, the alcohol field and the alcohol industry to ensure that this commitment is delivered. We expect to publish a consultation paper on the strategy in the New Year.

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