Written question asked by Adrian Flook (Conservative) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what research he has commissioned on the variation in the rate of successful completion of drug treatment and testing orders between particpants maintained on (a) methadone and (b) buprenorphine in (i) Somerset and (ii) England.

Answer: Mr. Flook: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what research he has commissioned on the variation in the rate of successful completion of drug treatment and testing orders between participants maintained on (a) methadone and (b) buprenorphine in (i) Somerset and (ii) England. [222527] Paul Goggins: [holding answer 17 March 2005]: Unfortunately, this information cannot be provided as there are no records held centrally relating to this research. However, In April 2005 The National Treatment Agency (NTA) will publish detailed information on clients in structured drug treatment during 2003-04. Although, not relating specifically to Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (DTTO) this research will give an accurate overview of the completion rates of individuals who have been engaged in different types of drug treatment and will include those on DTTOs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c654W;432 c656W; 222527
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Drugs Misuse Rehabilitation Somerset Drug treatment and testing orders Methadone Buprenorphine
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