§ 48. Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement outlining the steps which his Department is taking currently to combat drug abuse.
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§ Mr. WhitneyWe aim to reduce demand by continuing our campaign of information and education, whilst taking steps to encourage better services for those who suffer harm from misuse. We have taken a series of initiatives including a video package for schoolchildren and central funding to stimulate service provision. Our approach is described in detail in chapters 6 and 7 of "Tackling Drug Misuse: A Summary of the Government's Strategy", which the Home Office published last month.