Several issues have been raised in this important debate, but I wish to address two main points.

My hon. Friend never gives way.

I thank the Minister for his answer, but this is obviously a much wider problem, affecting more than just the children of alcohol-depende

Kwasi Kwarteng: The hon. Gentleman talks about predictions, but let us look at the past.

Forgive me. I am pleased that the hon. Gentleman has picked me up on that. It is right that we look at these measures in the round.

Kwasi Kwarteng: I am grateful to be called in this important debate.

There are a huge number of ambitious initiatives in the industrial strategy.

Kwasi Kwarteng: There are a huge number of ambitious initiatives in the industrial strategy.

I am grateful to be called in this important debate.

Kwasi Kwarteng: Forgive me. I am pleased that the hon. Gentleman has picked me up on that.