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 much money is ring-fenced by local health boards in Northern Ireland for substance abuse rehabilitation schemes; and if he will make a statement. - Including table.

Answer: Mr. Opik: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much money is ring-fenced by local health boards in Northern Ireland for substance abuse rehabilitation schemes; and if he will make a statement. [97459] Mr. George Howarth: This information is not available in the form requested. However, during 1999-2000, expected expenditure to be deployed on alcohol/addiction services by each Health and Social Services Board is set out in the following table: Expected spend on alcohol/addiction service in 1999-2000 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Health and Social Services Board £000 Northern 715 Southern 505 Eastern 1,400 Western 911 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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