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Correction to PQ113125

28 April 2022

Proposing MP
Maggie Throup Con
Erewash
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

A correction is made to a previous written answer regarding UK Chief Medical Officers' low risk drinking guidelines for children and young people.

Action Requested

The statement corrects an earlier response by noting that guidance on alcohol consumption by children and young people was published in 2009. It also indicates the republishing of this guidance document due to it being erroneously archived from GOV.UK.

Key Facts

  • The previous answer incorrectly stated that there were no specific guidelines for children and young people.
  • Guidance on alcohol consumption by children and young people was published in 2009 by the Chief Medical Officer for England.
  • The guidance document has been republished at GOV.UK after being erroneously archived.
  • Local authorities promote these guidelines as part of their public health duties.
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