§ 39. Mr. RathboneTo ask the Lord President of the Council what proposals he has to review the Government's strategy, "Tackling Drugs Together". [17792]
§ Mr. NewtonProgress in implementing "Tackling Drugs Together" is subject to regular review by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on the misuse of drugs, which I chair. Most of the tasks for 1997–98, the third and final year of the current strategy, are specific reviews of the effectiveness of key departmental actions and strategies. An independent evaluation of the work of the 105 drug action teams across England is also due to report shortly. The Government will assess the strategy's development beyond 1997–98 in the light of this work, and will consult widely in doing so.