Written Question · S3W-18895 · Session 3
As part of its Changing Scotland’s Relationship with Alcohol consultation, what research it commissioned in relation to the imagery of (a) …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, as part of its Changing Scotland’s Relationship with Alcohol consultation, what research it commissioned in relation to the imagery of (a) alcoholic drinks and (b) alcohol consumption; what the key findings were, and what additional research it is considering.
The answer
No specific research was commissioned in relation to the imagery of alcohol drinks or alcohol consumption. However, an extensive review of the existing evidence base was undertaken to inform Changing Scotland''s relationship with alcohol: a discussion paper on our strategic approach. A full list of references is provided in annex J of that document.
The Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007 report Something to be ashamed of or part of our way of life? Attitudes to Alcohol in Scotland, published by the Scottish Government in August 2008, outlines public attitudes to the role of alcohol in Scottish society and provides data on perceptions of the harm caused by different types of alcohol misuse. The report, available on the Scottish Government website, shows that 51% of people see alcohol as the drug which causes most problems for Scotland, compared to 22% for heroin.
The Scottish Government, in partnership with NHS Health Scotland and Information Services Division, published an update of the Scottish Alcohol Research Framework in June 2008. The framework sets out research currently underway (or recently completed) and priority areas for new research to help inform policy development. The framework is available at:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/930/0061845.pdf.
The national Alcohol Evidence Group continues to consider emerging research priorities.
The Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007 report Something to be ashamed of or part of our way of life? Attitudes to Alcohol in Scotland, published by the Scottish Government in August 2008, outlines public attitudes to the role of alcohol in Scottish society and provides data on perceptions of the harm caused by different types of alcohol misuse. The report, available on the Scottish Government website, shows that 51% of people see alcohol as the drug which causes most problems for Scotland, compared to 22% for heroin.
The Scottish Government, in partnership with NHS Health Scotland and Information Services Division, published an update of the Scottish Alcohol Research Framework in June 2008. The framework sets out research currently underway (or recently completed) and priority areas for new research to help inform policy development. The framework is available at:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/930/0061845.pdf.
The national Alcohol Evidence Group continues to consider emerging research priorities.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-18895 by reference.