Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what changes there have been in the aftercare of those released from prison receiving treatment for a drug dependency in the last 12 months; what discussions he has had with the Department of Health on the effectiveness of drug treatment facilities in prisons; and if he will make a statement; if he will make a statement on the impact of drug treatment and testing orders on the reoffending rates of heroin addicts. (Questions printed separately in Daily Part).- I will write.

Answer: John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes there have been in the aftercare of those released from prison receiving treatment for a drug dependency in the last 12 months. [140048] Paul Goggins: I will write to my hon. Friend and place a copy of my letter in the Library.

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