Public Health White Paper

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Church Commissioners – in the House of Commons at 3:33 pm on 30 November 2010.

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Photo of David Burrowes David Burrowes Conservative, Enfield, Southgate 3:33, 30 November 2010

My right hon. Friend will recognise the description of alcohol treatment as a Cinderella service, which is sadly not just a seasonal description but often the soft target of cuts by PCTs. I therefore welcome the opportunity in the White Paper for pooled budgets and for co-ordination between public health service directors and children's services directors to prevent and tackle alcohol misuse.