Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 26 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 1998. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 1998 on behalf of the President of the Council.

President of the Council

Question: To ask the President of the Council, what representations she has received regarding the Government's strategy on the problem of illegal drug use amongst young people.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the President of the Council what representations she has received regarding the Government's strategy on the problem of illegal drug use among young people. [26134] Mrs. Ann Taylor: Keith Hellawell--the UK Anti-Drugs Coordinator--is currently co-ordinating an extensive consultation process to inform his drafting of proposals for a new anti-drugs strategy, which he will submit to Ministers shortly. Since the announcement of his appointment last October, Mr. Hellawell and his Deputy, Mike Trace, have received over 2,000 letters from all sectors of society. They are also engaged in a comprehensive series of visits and meetings with professionals, young people and communities across the country.

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