HC Deb 12 March 1997 vol 292 cc243-4W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Lord President of the Council, pursuant to his oral statement of 26 February,Official Report, columns 401–2, what action he has initiated on drug education since 26 February. [18961]

Mr. Newton

None. Drug education policy is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment. I continue however to take a close interest, and to encourage support for worthwhile projects.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will co-ordinate private sector fund raising to enable DARE to be extended nation wide. [18962]

Mr. Newton

The Government will continue to work with the private sector in support of a range of national and local drugs projects, including via the drugs challenge fund. Decisions on specific drug education programmes remain a matter for individual schools, in partnership with other agencies where appropriate.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will place the extension of the DARE programme on the agenda of the Cabinet sub-committee on drug misuse. [18963]

Mr. Newton

Progress on drugs education matters is regularly reviewed by the Cabinet sub-Committee on drug misuse.