Written question asked by Huw Edwards (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 March 2001. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 March 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If she will make a statement about the Government's anti-drug strategy. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures and ref to "Tackling Substance Misuse in Wales: A Partnership approach".

Answer: Mr. Edwards: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement about the Government's anti-drugs strategy. [153308] Mr. Ian McCartney: The Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator's Annual Report for 1999-2000 shows that we are making progress towards meeting the challenging targets we have set as part our 10-year anti-drugs strategy. Colleagues in Wales have launched "Tackling Substance Misuse in Wales: A Partnership approach". This reflects many of the key elements of the UK anti-drugs strategy but also covers the full range of substances misused in Wales, including alcohol. We announced significant additional investment for targeted action in England and in the Budget. Similar provision is being made in Wales. National Assembly plans for 2002-03 and 2003-04 also provide for increases of £1 million and £1.5 million respectively. This represents nearly 60 per cent. increase in direct expenditure by the Assembly to combat substance misuse.

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