§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what was the total amount spent on the Government anti-drug strategy in(a) 1999–2000 and (b) 2000–01; and what is the planned expenditure for 2001–02. [128396]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyEach year the Government spend in the region of £1.4 billion on anti-drugs activities. For the present strategy, "Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain", the 1998 Comprehensive Spending Review settlement provided an additional £217 million of resources for three years, 1998–99 to 2000–01. Spending for the financial years 2001–02 to 2003–04 is being considered as part of the current Spending Review which will be announced shortly.