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Health Services

Lords · Question HL973 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any regional variation in access to drug, alcohol and smoking cessation services.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 1 Jul 2026

The Government is committed to ensuring all areas offer high-quality drug, alcohol, and smoking cessation services, with action to support consistent provision nationwide.For smoking, we have invested an additional £70 million in both 2024/25 and 2025/26 ...