PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
ALCOHOL TREATMENT (17 October 2005)

That this House welcomes the campaign by Alcohol Concern to increase investment in alcohol treatment; notes that eight million people in the United Kingdom drink at harmful or hazardous levels; is concerned that alcohol misuse causes around 22,000 deaths each year and costs the UK £18 billion a year; recognises the excellent work of alcohol treatment services for individuals and for society; further notes the recent study showing a saving of £5 for every £1 spent on treating people with alcohol problems; and calls upon the Government to make alcohol treatment the priority it should be.

Sponsored by:
Dr Howard Stoate (Labour)