Written questions

Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Commons · Question 122976 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help encourage the use of community-based rehabilitation in the treatment of alcohol and substance use and addiction.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 31 Mar 2026

The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone with a drug or alcohol problem can access the help and support they need, and we recognise the need for evidence-based, high-quality treatment.Local authorities are responsible for assessing local need f...