Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 1999. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 1999 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

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Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much support has been made available for (a) action against illegal drugs and (b) education in schools regarding illegal drugs as a result of the seizure of the assets of convicted drug offenders; and how much she expects to be made available in each of the next three years. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how much support has been made available for (a) action against illegal drugs and (b) education in schools regarding illegal drugs as a result of the seizure of the assets of convicted drug offenders; and how much she expects to be made available in each of the next three years. [102767] Mr. Ian McCartney: The Confiscated Assets Fund will total £3 million for 1999-2000, increasing to £5 million in 2000-01. The UK Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator is currently identifying initiatives which might receive funding from the Confiscated Assets Fund to support action against illegal drugs. I hope to be able to make announcements shortly.

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