HC Deb 07 November 1972 vol 845 c166W
Mr. Michael Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has for establishing in South Wales a rehabilitation after-care centre for drug addicts.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Rehabilitative services for special groups such as drug dependents are among the social services which local authorities have been asked to consider in preparing their ten year development plans for 1973–1983. It is for them to determine the extent of need and where facilities can best be provided for drug dependents. Arrangements are also being made for officers of my Department to discuss the question of rehabilitative services for drug dependents with representatives of the South Wales Association for the Prevention of Addiction.