§ 14. Mr. McFallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to extend drug education programmes; and what discussions she has had with local authorities on this matter.
§ Dr. MawhinneyWe are spending £5 million per annum on campaigns to raise awareness and prevent drug and solvent misuse especially by the young. We have just launched a major new campaign to encourage and help parents to talk to their children about drug and solvent misuse. Getting the message across involves co-operation with many agencies and my officials keep in close touch with local authorities on their contribution to fighting drug misuse.