To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps she is taking to inform young people of the long-term impact of sustained, excessive alcohol consumption on their health. (132316)

The Government are determined to reduce the harm caused to young people by alcohol misuse and committed to educating young people on the very real harm it can cause. Alcohol education is now part of the national curriculum. Updated guidance makes clear that alcohol education should be about sensible drinking and reducing harm.

The Government have funded a high profile alcohol campaign, ‘Know your Limits’, aimed at 18 to 24-year-old binge drinkers, warning them of the harms associated with binge drinking.