Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What was the cost of methadone prescriptions for drug addicts for each health board area for the most recent available 12 month period; if he will express this as a cost per 1,000 of the population; what guidance is given on the prescription of methadone. - I shall write and arrange for a copy of letter to be placed in Library.

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the cost of methadone prescriptions for drug addicts for each health board area for the most recent available 12-month period; if he will express this as a cost per 1,000 of the population; what guidance is given on the prescription of methadone; and if he will make a statement. [40677] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible and arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the Library of the House.

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