Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2000. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What plans she has to tackle the use of illegal drugs in rural areas. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans she has to tackle the use of illegal drugs in rural areas. [133644] Mr. Ian McCartney: Drug Action Teams are the main mechanism for delivery of the anti-drugs strategy on the ground, whether in rural areas or in inner cities. All Drug Action Teams are required to plan and deliver an effective programme of activities for drugs in line with the National Strategy. Drug Action Teams identify gaps in their provision and seek to address this. Hertfordshire DAT has been highlighted as high-performing: with programmes in all LEA schools; on drug awareness in the workplace; and to reduce the availability of drugs in prisons.

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