To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the average waiting time is in Northern Ireland for people with an alcohol addiction for an appointment with a psychiatric nurse. (119377)

The information requested is not available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what funding is available in Northern Ireland for (a) treatment of people with alcohol addiction and (b) families coping with alcohol addiction. (119378)

The current funding for addiction and support services in Northern Ireland does not distinguish between alcohol and drug dependency, and similarly details of funding for families coping with alcohol addiction are not held centrally. However in 2005-06 £12,135,796 was spent on alcohol and drug addiction services across Northern Ireland, which would include work with families coping with addictions.