§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has received any application from the Health Education Council for public funds to mount a campaign against the consumption of alcohol.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe Health Education Council's budgeted expenditure on activity concerning alcohol misuse in 1986–87 is £494,000. The council has not requested additional funding for this purpose.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions he has had with the drinks industry over the health aspects of the consumption of alcohol.
§ Mr. WhitneyMy right hon. Friend the Minister for Health met the Wine and Spirit Association on 19 December 1985 and I met the Scotch Whisky Association on 14 January 1986 for informal discussions.