Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many (a) statutory and (b) voluntary bodies there are in Northern Ireland which deal with substance abuse and rehabilitation; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Opik: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) statutory and (b) voluntary bodies there are in Northern Ireland which deal with substance abuse and rehabilitation; and if he will make a statement. [97455] Mr. George Howarth: The Department of Health and Social Services is aware of 17 statutory and 34 voluntary organisations working in this area. These figures exclude organisations the primary focus of which is not substance misuse but which nevertheless may encounter such problems in the course of their work.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 97455; 337 c596W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Drugs Northern Ireland Misuse Rehabilitation Voluntary organisations Solvents
Contains statistics: Yes