20. To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of the pricing of alcoholic drinks on the level of alcohol abuse; and if he will make a statement. (317490)

In 2008, an independent review by Sheffield university found a link between cheap alcohol, increased consumption and harm.

We are determined to take action while respecting the rights of responsible consumers and are doing further research.

We are already banning the worst irresponsible promotions such as ‘all you can drink for £10’.