BMA REPORT ON ALCOHOL MISUSE

Early day motion 1149, tabled 11 March 2008 by Lynda Waltho (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House welcomes the British Medical Association report, Alcohol misuse: tackling the UK epidemic; expresses concern about problematic levels of alcohol misuse in the UK; acknowledges that the report is not intended to assail those who enjoy consuming alcohol in moderation; notes the BMA's recommendation that taxation on all alcoholic beverages needs to be increased if alcohol consumption and its related harms are to be reduced; agrees with the BMA that irresponsible price promotions on alcoholic beverages in licensed premises and off-licences ought to be prohibited; welcomes a ban on alcohol advertising prior to 9pm and in cinemas for films with a certificate below age 18; supports a reduction in the legal limit for the level of alcohol permitted while driving from 80mg/100ml to 50mg/100ml; and further supports the BMA's call for the introduction of routine screening and management of alcohol misuse in primary or secondary care.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 1, UUP 1.