HC Deb 04 March 1985 vol 74 cc394-5W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans there are to expand the number of drug rehabilitation centres; and what is the projection of the numbers needing treatment.

Mr. John MacKay

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend to my hon. Friend the Member for Cunninghame, North (Mr. Corrie) on 20 February at columns459–62. No firm estimate can be given of the number of drug misusers who may seek treatment.

Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many rehabilitation centres for drug addicts are presently operating in Scotland; and how many addicts are registered at each.

Mr. John MacKay

As part of the Government's information and education campaign against drug misuse which was launched on 27 February, the Scottish Health Education Group has published a pamphlet listing services available for drug misusers. A copy of this pamphlet, which is entitled "Drug Abuse—a Register of Helping Agencies" has been placed in the Library.

It is not the function of these centres to maintain a register of drug misusers.

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