Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they propose to publish any updated guidelines on safe drinking limits, following a review by the Chief Medical Officer.

The Guidelines Development Group, a group of independent experts, has been tasked with developing lower-risk drinking guidelines for the United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers to consider. The Group is currently researching and developing a proposal on the guidelines, including a UK-wide approach for guidance on alcohol and pregnancy. We are expecting to consult on these later in the year.