HC Deb 07 March 2001 vol 364 cc262-3W
21. Mrs. Ann Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning the Government's anti-drugs strategy. [151068]

Mr. Hanson

My right hon. Friend and I have regular meetings with the First Secretary to discuss a range of issues.

The Assembly Health and Social Services Secretary launched the Welsh strategy "Tackling Substance Misuse in Wales: A Partnership Approach" in May 2000 in the light of the UK anti-drugs strategy. This embraces the four key aims of the UK anti-drugs strategy within the Welsh strategic framework and covers the full range of substances that are misused in Wales, including illegal drugs and alcohol.

Copies of the Assembly's strategy have been placed in the House Libraries.