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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2024. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 February 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Drugs: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits introducing drug contamination testing facilities in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.

Answer

The Government has not made a formal assessment of the benefits of drug checking facilities, but it recognises the potential harm reduction benefits of them.

The Government facilitates drug checking facilities provided that the possession and supply of controlled drugs are licensed by the Home Office Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit or, exceptionally, relevant exemptions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 may apply.

Ministers are clear that drug checking services must not condone drug use and should only be delivered where licensed and operated responsibly, in line with Government policy to ensure that they discourage drug use and signpost potential users to treatment and support.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15240
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Drugs Facilities Misuse Testing
Link
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