HC Deb 25 July 1980 vol 989 c448W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what evidence he has of increased consumption of alcohol by women over the last 10 years; and what steps he is taking to alert them to the health dangers of increased consumption of alcohol.

Sir George Young

Separate figures of consumption are not available, but key indicators of misuse show an increase as follows:

apply to both men and women. Copies of the speeches are in the Library.