HC Deb 09 December 1981 vol 14 cc431-2W
Mr. Bob Dunn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor) on 27 October,Official Report, c. 330, he has any plans to cause publicity to be given to the dangers brought about by solvent abuse—glue sniffing.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

In our view the problem is best dealt with by education and persuasion involving parents, health and social and youth workers, police, teachers and others. We are examining ways in which information and advice might be made available to all who come into contact with young people and how educational initiatives might be encouraged.

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