§ 90. Mr. Cyril D. TownsendTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his campaign to reduce drug taking among service men.
§ Mr. NeubertDrug abuse is not a major problem in the armed forces. Nevertheless the services pursue a vigorous programme of education and prevention. Several new drug abuse prevention films have been made recently and the three services' specialist drug detection teams were strengthened following a rise in convictions in the early 1980s. A drop in convictions each year since 1984 gives reasonable grounds to believe that these measures are proving successful. The services are aware of the need for constant vigilance.