§ Mr. Ian Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps are being taken to provide facilities for the treatment of multiple drug abusers by health authorities, following the recommendations of the DHSS Working Party on the Misuse of Drugs, Treatment and Rehabilitation Facilities Interim Report in September 1977.
§ Mr. MoyleThe Interim Report of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs Treatment and Rehabilitation Working Group was sent to health and social services authorities and professional and voluntary organisations. Their comments were invited on the report by 31st January 1978, to allow them to be studied in the light of continuing consideration of priorities for health and social services. Meanwhile, where the recommendations carry resource implications, authorities can do no more than take them into account in determining their priorities within the limitations of available finance.