Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 June 2000. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 8 June 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his UN counterparts about the effectiveness of the UN Drugs Control Programme's drug reduction strategy for drug-producing regions.

Answer: Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with his UN counterparts about the effectiveness of the UN Drugs Control Programme's drug reduction strategy for drug-producing regions. [125017] Mr. Battle: The UK is an active participant in UN drugs policy forums and is a key supporter of the United Nations Drugs Control Programme. In co-ordination with the United States and EU partners, the UK is supporting improved evaluation and management procedures in UNDCP drugs assistance projects. Examples of UK contributions include support for effective action by the UNDCP in reducing the cultivation of coca bush in Bolivia.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125017; 351 c309W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Crime Drugs International cooperation Misuse UN Drug Control Programme
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