Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111047

Alcoholic Drinks: Public Health

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026

Question

Danny Beales

LabourUxbridge and South Ruislip

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to manage conflicts of interest associated with alcohol industry involvement in public health policy.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Department already has established arrangements in place to manage conflicts of interest for both ministers and civil servants, including where these relate to the alcohol industry.Ministerial conduct is governed by the Ministerial Code, which sets ou...

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