HC Deb 10 November 1999 vol 337 c578W
7. Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans she has for consulting the public on future Government policy on drug misuse. [96786]

Marjorie Mowlam

I can assure the hon. Member that the Government will continue to consult widely at both national and local level on drugs policy.

12. Mrs. Betty Williams

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what progress is being made towards achieving the Government's targets on combating drug misuse. [96792]

Marjorie Mowlam

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Islwyn (Mr. Touhig) today,Official Report, column 1115.

16. Mr. John Smith

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what progress is being made in tackling the problem of drug taking among young people. [96796]

Mr. Ian McCartney

The UK Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator set out the Government's objectives in his annual report and plan. £22.5 million has been made available over the next three years to assist schools to deliver effective drug education.