§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he intends to take to curb alcohol consumption.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Department is not primarily concerned with the overall level of alcohol consumption but with problems arising from and the prevention of alcohol misuse. In regard to the latter I refer the hon. Member to my reply on 31 October to the hon. Member for Leyton (Mr. Cohen) at column1085.