Written question asked by David S Borrow (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 May 2001. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What action her Department has taken to tackle the problem of drug misuse in South Ribble; and if she will make a statement. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Borrow: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what action her Department has taken to tackle the problem of drug misuse in South Ribble; and if she will make a statement. [159105] Mr. Ian McCartney: We are making good progress nation-wide in all areas of the Government's anti-drugs strategy as reported in the UK Anti-Drugs Coordinator's Annual Report for 1999-2000, published on 7 November 2000. South Ribble lies within the boundary of the Lancashire Drug Action Team--one of the largest DATs in the country. To date, over 230 individuals have benefited from Arrest Referral Services. New Government resources are being targeted at increasing GP shared care, service capacity and child specific services.

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