Question Time — Scottish Executive – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:30 pm on 27 June 2002.
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to reduce the number of alcohol-related deaths in women. (S1O-5444)
The Executive's plan for action on alcohol problems incorporates several measures to reduce alcohol-related deaths. Those include local prevention, support and treatment activities, and funding for the Health Education Board for Scotland and Alcohol Focus Scotland to raise awareness of alcohol problems and undertake preventive activities with women in particular.
Does the minister acknowledge the importance of family support groups for people suffering from alcohol problems? If so, what support does the Executive provide to such groups throughout Scotland?
HEBS and Alcohol Focus Scotland are setting up a women and alcohol network, which will examine initiatives to support women with alcohol problems and their families. The network will involve the provision of services by a range of professionals.