Written question asked by Helen Jones (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 Marjorie Mowlam (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What progress is being made in international efforts to combat the drugs trade. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what progress is being made in international efforts to combat the drugs trade. [148785] Marjorie Mowlam: The UK is active in international forums, including the UN, G8 and EU, to strengthen the global framework for tackling illicit drugs trafficking. In the year 2000 we were the third largest donor to the United Nations International Drug Control Programme. Ministers and the UK Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator have also been active in supporting anti-drugs efforts in some of the countries which have the most serious problems with the production or transit of illegal drugs. Progress is being seen in increased seizures of heroin and cocaine en-route to the UK/EU, and increased disruption of criminal groups involved in trafficking.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 148785; 363 c186W;363 c185W
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Crime EU countries Drugs International cooperation Smuggling UN Drug Control Programme
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