Alcohol

Debate between Baroness Williams of Trafford and Lord Oxburgh

Tuesday 6th December 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

It certainly impacts most on cheaper alcohol which is, by its nature, more likely to be consumed by those in the lower socioeconomic groups.

[Lord Oxburgh (CB)]

My Lords, will the Minister tell the House what it costs the NHS each year to deal with alcohol-related conditions?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

I can tell the noble Lord that alcohol related-costs amount to about £3.5 billion a year for the NHS.