Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2001. It was answered by Marjorie Mowlam (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 January 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What account the Government's anti-drugs strategy takes of the drugs trade in Bolivia. - Including figures. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what account the Government's anti-drugs strategy takes of the drugs trade in Bolivia. [144215] Marjorie Mowlam: In order to achieve our target of halving the availability of Class A drugs by 2008, the Government focus their overseas efforts on those countries which pose the greatest threat to the UK. As Bolivia is not only a producer of coca leaf but of cocaine itself, it is an important part of our drugs strategy. We welcome the considerable efforts that the Bolivian Government have made in eradicating illicit coca and we continue to provide support to their counter-drugs efforts. Since April 1997, the UK Government have provided almost £1.2 million worth of counter-drugs assistance to Bolivia. This has included training, equipment and support to alternative development projects.

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