HC Deb 14 February 1978 vol 944 c181W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish figures giving the known incidence of cases of alcoholism in Wales; and what steps his Department is taking to educate young people on

ALCOHLIC PSYCHOSIS
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
M F M F M F M F M F
43 23 60 34 52 29 64 32 57 35
ALCOHOLISM
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
M F M F M F M F M F
331 99 369 134 422 153 422 137 449 168

In order to bring the problem to general notice and to stimulate public debate on preventive measures, the health departments will be publishing a consultative document on alcohol later this year. The Government publication "Health Education in Schools", which included a chapter on alcoholic drinks, was brought to the attention of local education authorities and others concerned with education in December 1977.