HC Deb 28 February 1985 vol 74 c265W
Mr. Evennett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent discussions he has held with (a) regional health authorities and (b) area health authorities concerning heroin abuse.

Mr. John Patten

We have received from regional health authorities interim reports, in response to DHSS circular HC(84) 14 of last June, about the prevalence of drug misuse and their plans for tackling the problem; the Department is following up all these reports with the authorities.