Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:32 pm on 15 June 2021.
Can I thank Dr Hussain for that question, Llywydd? Despite fluctuating, alcohol-specific deaths have remained relatively stable over recent years. Provisional figures suggest a rise in numbers in 2020, but more data is needed to confirm and to assess this. The reasons for any rise may be complex and will need additional analysis.