HC Deb 22 June 1995 vol 262 c363W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what drug education programmes in(a) the United Kingdom or (b) elsewhere have resulted in a reduction in drug use. [29308]

Mr. Forth

There is some evidence from outside the United Kingdom that information can play a vital part in reducing demand for drugs. For example, research undertaken by the United States' National Institute on Drug Abuse published in 1991 showed thatinformation, presented in a realistic and credible fashion, plays a vital part in reducing the demand for a drug".

The Government are clear that education has a key part to play in preventing drug misuse amongst the young. The Office for Standards in Education will undertake a specific study of provision for drug education in schools during the academic year 1995–96 to establish evidence on best practice.