Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 February 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many prisoners who were addicts of (a) heroin and (b) cocaine continued their habits after serving their sentences in each of the last five years; and what proportion died from drug mis-use in the 12 month period after leaving prison.

Answer: Paul Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners who were addicts of (a) heroin and (b) cocaine continued their habits after serving their sentences in each of the last five years; and what proportion died from drug misuse in the 12 month period after leaving prison. [36562] Beverley Hughes: There are currently no figures available on how many inmates coming into prison addicted to heroin or cocaine resume their habit after serving their sentences. However, the Home Office is currently conducting research in this area and aims to publish a report on the findings in the summer. Similarly, there are currently no figures available on drug-related deaths among ex-prisoners. The Home Office is currently conducting research in this area and aims to publish a report on the findings in May. Copies of both reports will be placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 36562; 380 c1238-9W;380 c1241W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Death Drugs Prisoners Prisons Misuse Prisoners' release Heroin Cocaine
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk