AQW 40645/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of comments, made by the Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland at the 29 January 2026 meeting of the Committee for Health, that the evidence in support of the benefits of the introduction of a Minimum Unit Price for alcohol is irrefutable.

Asked by Danny Donnelly MLA on 16 February 2026

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Tabled
16 February 2026
Answer due by
3 March 2026
Answered
6 March 202618 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

We have noted the comments made by the Chief Medical Officer, which will inform further consideration of this issue.

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