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Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 1 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 February 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 February 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Drug Treatment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to extend services for the treatment of intravenous drug users in the Province.
Answer

There are no current plans to extend services for the treatment of intravenous drug users. However the form, format and level of current services continue to be assessed, and the newly launched consultation document New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs in Northern Ireland 2006–2011 does contain proposals in respect of the commissioning and provision of such services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
442 c1149W;442 c1149W; 49401
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Drugs Northern Ireland Misuse Rehabilitation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk