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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Friday, 26 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Drugs: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of overdose prevention units on drug users.

Answer

No recent assessment has been made of the impact of drug consumption rooms, sometimes referred to as overdose prevention centres, on drug users.

The Government does not support drug consumption rooms. We have been clear that we have concerns about the potential for these facilities to condone drug use and to encourage the continued illicit supply of drugs. They will not be introduced in England and Wales.

While the Government remains open to considering any new evidence, the evidence available to date has informed the current policy position.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23900
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Health services Drugs Misuse
Link
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