§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many copies of "Drinking Sensibly" have been sold; how many have been distributed by other means; and how many responses to the document he has received.
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§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergFive thousand copies of "Drinking Sensibly"* were published of which some 3,700 have been distributed to bookshops by Her Majesty's Stationery Office. The Department has distributed another 1,000 copies to professional, voluntary and other organisations concerned in combating alcohol misuse. The purpose of this discussion document is to provide facts and present issues to help to clarify public debate rather than to invite correspondence. Responses include the use made of the material in press articles and day conferences, and some letters.
* Prevention and Health: Drinking Sensibly
A discussion document prepared by the Health Department
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Her Majesty's Stationery Office £2.95 net.