Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119854
Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
Chris Evans
Labour (Co-op) — Caerphilly
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effectiveness of licensing regulations to protect people from alcohol-related harms.
Answer
Mrs Sharon HodgsonThe Licensing Act 2003, which is overseen by the Home Office, requires licensing authorities to promote objectives relating to the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the protection of children from harm, and the prevention of public nuisance...
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