What progress it has made in delivering its alcohol strategy.

Good progress is being made in delivering the Plan for Action on alcohol problems. Key Executive action to date includes:Launch of a national communications strategy to target male and female binge drinkers.Additional funding for local alcohol action teams to build capacity for local delivery of the plan.Development of a national alcohol information resource to benefit those who plan and provide alcohol problems services.Appointment of national alcohol liaison officer to support the work of local alcohol action teams.Publication of an alcohol problems support and treatment services framework to help local areas assess needs and plan to meet these needs.Guidance for alcohol action teams on what should be included in local alcohol action plans.