HC Deb 18 April 2000 vol 348 cc471-2W
7. Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action his Department is taking in relation to the increase in the number of drug deaths in Scotland. [118132]

13. Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures his Department is undertaking to combat the increase in drug deaths in Scotland. [118138]

Mr. Wilson

Responsibility for action to prevent drug-related deaths lies with the Scottish Executive, working within the common UK-wide statutory framework.

Reduction of drug-related deaths is a key objective of Scotland's drug strategy.

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