Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 1998. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What progress has been made in countering drugs abuse. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in countering drug abuse; and if he will make a statement. [35176] Mr. George Howarth: A new Treatment and Testing Order, included as one of the measures in the Crime and Disorder Bill, will give courts the power to require drug misusing offenders to undergo treatment. The new Order will be rigorously enforced and include the use of drug testing to enable the courts to monitor the progress of offenders at review hearings. In addition, Ministers are considering proposals from Keith Hellawell--the United Kingdom Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator for a new anti-drugs strategy which will be launched in the next few weeks.

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