ALCOHOL TREATMENT

Early day motion 783, tabled 18 October 2005 by Howard Stoate (Labour). Signed by 86 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 6, DUP 6, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 1.