HC Deb 13 November 1985 vol 86 c187W
27. Mr. Ron Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about drug abuse in Scotland.

Mr. John MacKay

The Government are very concerned about the sharp increase in the incidence of drug misuse in Scotland in recent years. Within the comprehensive strategy set out in "Tackling Drug Misuse: A Summary of the Government's Strategy", published in March 1985, the Government are taking a wide range of positive measures aimed at curbing this problem