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13th November 2006

MPs Launch "Healthier Drink Campaign"

Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Steve Webb MP and Bath MP Don Foster today launched the Bath Liberal Democrats' 'Healthier Drinking Campaign' at the Green Park Brasserie.

The campaign centres around five key points:

1. Awareness of the dangers of drink spiking;
2. Encouraging licensed premises to provide tap water free of charge upon request;
3. Promotions on soft drinks and not just alcoholic drinks;
4. Increasing awareness of unit measures;
5. Getting home safely - Drink driving is still a big problem within the UK.

Commenting on the launch Don Foster MP said:

"I fully support this new campaign we are launching here today.

"Everybody is entitled to have a drink when they want to, but it is important to raise awareness of the health issues associated with excessive drinking.

"The five points the campaign focuses on are important areas to promote and I encourage drinkers and licensed premises to act upon them."

Steve Webb MP said:

"It has been a delight to be here today to launch this campaign.

"The Government has failed miserably to tackle the problem of alcohol abuse, meaning it is all the more important for campaigns like this to take place.

"I wish this campaign every success to increase the awareness of excessive drinking and helping people to look after themselves when they do go out for a drink."

Click here to find out more information on this campaign