Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Treasury has made of the annual economic cost of alcohol harm in England identified by the Institute of Alcohol Studies in 2024, and what measures are being considered to tackle this.

The Government remains committed to supporting people to lead healthier lives and looks at a wide range of evidence on the impacts of alcohol-related harm

Alcohol-related harm places pressure on individuals, families, communities and public services, including the NHS, and we are taking action to address this.

As outlined in the 10 Year Health Plan for England, the Department of Health and Social Care is working towards launching a consultation in late 2026 on options to make it a legal requirement for alcohol labels to display health warnings and consistent nutritional information, which will support people to make healthier choices about alcohol.