§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what initiatives the Welsh Office is pursuing to combat juvenile drug abuse in the current year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RichardsThe Welsh Office was fully involved with the organisation and funding of European drug prevention week in Wales. The initiative, which lasted from 15 to 22 October, targeted young people. A variety of local events and a national sixth form conference were supported by the Welsh Office.
During the week my right hon. Friend announced the setting up of a new unit to tackle drug and alcohol misuse. The development of effective prevention programmes aimed at young people will be one of the main tasks of the unit.