Written question asked by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Friday, 19 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 26 November 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has for a formal consultation of the education and youth services about combating drug abuse.

Answer: Caroline Flint: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for a formal consultation of the education and youth services about combating drug abuse. [99519] Mr. Boateng: The education and youth services are the responsibility of the Department for Education and Employment. My Department works closely with that Department in helping to ensure that the education and youth services are properly engaged in our efforts to combat drug abuse.

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