§ 13. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what instructions he has given to industrial training authorities under his control to alert themselves for evidence of drug taking among 15-to 18-year-olds.
§ Mr. BryanNone, Sir.
It is advisable to await the outcome of the Misuse of Drugs Bill and to see what schemes of information collecting and monitoring may be introduced.
§ Mr. DalyellLeaving the punitive measures out of this, does the Departmental philosophy accept in the matter of care and help with drugs that those at work are at a disadvantage compared with those at school?
§ Mr. BryanThe campaign against drug taking must be directed from the Home Office. If, as a result of the Misuse of Drugs Bill, my Department is required to co-operate we shall gladly do so. Frankly, I do not see that we shall be able to help to a tremendous extent in the way suggested by the hon. Gentleman.