HL Deb 11 March 1998 vol 587 c68WA
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many heroin-related deaths there have been in Scotland in 1996, 1997 and so far this year. [HL812]

Lord Sewel

There were 31 heroin-related deaths in 1996. Figures are not yet available for 1997 and 1998.