Written question asked by Bill Wiggin (Conservative) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make a statement on his co-ordinated plans with the Welsh Assembly to tackle drug abuse in Wales. - Inc ref to "Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain" on Home Office website and Assembly Strategy for Wales, "Tackling Substance Misuse in Wales: A Partnership Approach", on the National Assembly for Wales' website.

Answer: Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his co-ordinated plans with the Welsh Assembly to tackle drug abuse in Wales. [139294] Mr. Touhig: I have met ministerial colleagues, both in Westminster and the Assembly, to discuss tackling substance misuse. The Drug Strategy, "Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain", was introduced in 1998. Following a review in 2002, it was built on and adapted with the launch of an Updated Strategy, which is widely available, including on the Home Office website. The Assembly has responsibility for many areas of tackling substance misuse in Wales, for example, the provision of treatment for those with substance misuse problems. The Assembly Strategy for Wales, "Tackling Substance Misuse in Wales: A Partnership Approach", is widely available, including on the National Assembly for Wales' website.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 139294; 413 c1190W;413 c1187W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Crime prevention Drugs National Assembly for Wales Misuse Wales Departmental coordination
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk