§ Dr. Winstanleyasked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in implementing the recommendations of the Brain Report on drug addiction.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonA conference of doctors experienced in the treatment of drug addiction has considered some of the medical problems relating to provision of treatment centres, and the further development of hospital treatment facilities is being discussed with hospital authorities. One or more units for research into the problems of drug dependence are being planned. Proposals for legislation on the compulsory notification of addicts and on the limitation of doctors' authority to prescribe or supply heroin and cocaine to addicts have been put before the medical profession and I await their comments. The Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence has been formed and will meet as soon as possible.