§ Sir Robert SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many offenders have been given drug treatment and testing orders in each month since implementation of the orders; how many drug treatment centres are available in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement. [79870]
§ Mr. McLeishThe implementation of a 2-year pilot scheme in Glasgow for the introduction of Drug Treatment and Testing Orders is due to commence within 3 months. No orders have been made to date. The question of the most suitable arrangements for treatment provision is one of the issues currently being addressed by the implementation team. Options under consideration range from a centralised approach to one involving a group of agencies with relevant expertise in this field.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
§ Sir Robert SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the estimated cost is of a drug treatment and testing order per offender; what the average cost is of a custodial sentence in such cases; and if he will make a statement. [79933]
§ Mr. McLeishThe estimated cost of a drug treatment and testing order is anticipated to be approximately £6,000 per offender. The annual cost of retaining a prisoner in custody during 1997–98 was £26,170.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
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