HC Deb 02 February 2000 vol 343 c643W
15. Dr. Tonge

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what assessment she has made of the progress in implementing the zero tolerance policy towards drugs. [106602]

Mr. Ian McCartney

The Government are making good progress towards the tough targets set out in its strategy document, "Tackling Drugs to build a better Britain".

Clearly there is much to do, but a great deal of work is already under way. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary recently announced details of how £20 million has been allocated for the expansion of Arrest Referral Schemes designed to get drug misusers into treatment. This is in addition to the £217 million allocated to anti-drugs work as part of the last spending review.