§ Mr. Freesonasked 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 YoungSeparate 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.