Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 1997. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what treatments are available from the National Health Service for heroin and other opiate addictions.
- Answer
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Mr. Hinchliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what treatments are available from the National Health Service for heroin and other opiate addictions. [17239] Ms Jowell: A wide range of treatment services is available through the National Health Service ranging from substitute prescribing to intensive residential rehabilitation. The Department of Heath does not have a central record of services provided. It is for health authorities to determine what services to commission from the NHS and voluntary agencies according to their assessment of local needs and priorities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17239; 301 c650W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Drugs NHS Medical treatments Misuse
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