Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 February 2001. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If she will make a statement on the progress of the Government's anti-drugs policy. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures and ref to Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator Annual Report for 1999-2000, copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the progress of the Government's anti-drugs policy. [148784] Mr. Ian McCartney: The Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator published his Annual Report for 1999-2000 on 7 November 2000. The report shows that we are making progress towards meeting the challenging targets we have set as part of our 10-year anti-drugs strategy. Most of our annual targets were met in full and we are on track to deliver published targets for 2002. On the Wirral there has been considerable improvements in the treatment services available to drug users, including a significant reduction in waiting lists for treatment. In recent months a needs assessment of the need of young people has been completed and a plan of action is being developed to meet the gaps in provision identified in the report. People needing advice and other assistance around their drugs use are likely to approach the Response Service based in Birkenhead, Wirral Drug Services, which includes a specialist service for young people and/or the Wirral Solvent Misuse Project.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 148784; 363 c184-5W;363 c185-6W
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Drugs Medical treatments Misuse Standards Young people Wirral UK Anti-drugs Coordinator
Contains statistics: Yes
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