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Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 1998. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the need for places in rehabilitation units for offenders made subject to drug treatment and testing orders.
Answer

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the need for places in rehabilitation units for offenders made subject to drug treatment and testing orders. [47064] Mr. George Howarth: The purpose of piloting the drug treatment and testing order in three areas will be to evaluate its cost, effectiveness and the demand for it from the courts. It is not possible at this stage to estimate with any accuracy what the need will be for places in rehabilitation units for offenders made subject to the order.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47064; 314 c519-20W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Drugs Offenders Misuse Rehabilitation Drug treatment and testing orders