HC Deb 04 April 1979 vol 965 c910W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Secretary of State for the Social Services whether he will take steps to monitor alternative methods of treatment of drug addicts, having regard to efficacy and to the risk of crime by addicts.

Mr. Moyle

Some relevant research has been sponsored by my Department and proposals for research in this field would be welcomed, providing they are based on criteria acceptable to independent scientific advisers.