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Written question asked by Paul Blomfield (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Nitrous Oxide: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a public awareness campaign on the health dangers of nitrous oxide use.

Answer

No assessment has been made. FRANK, the government’s drug information and advisory website, provides information on a wide range of drugs including nitrous oxide. It covers the risks of using nitrous oxide, including the risks of mixing it with alcohol. It also signposts users to support services and provides a 24 hour free-to-use confidential helpline, text and email message services and online chat.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188096
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Health hazards Publicity Misuse Nitrous oxide
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk