Sir Patrick Cormack FSA

Conservative Party | Staffordshire South

Question on Alcohol Restriction Zones

Sir Patrick Cormack (South Staffordshire) (Con): What are the Minister and the Home Secretary doing about the problem of cheap alcohol? Will they respond to the initiatives taken last week by Tesco and others?

Mr. Coaker: I have already discussed with Tesco the proposal it made and we shall consider how we take the matter forward. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that a review of pricing and promotion is being undertaken by the Department of Health. The report is due in July; we look forward to it and will take appropriate action then.