HC Deb 10 May 2000 vol 349 cc430-1W
15. Mr. Borrow

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans she has to improve the long-term funding of drug prevention schemes in Lancashire. [120450]

Marjorie Mowlam

Local Drug Action Teams work in partnership with local agencies such as health and local authorities, police, probation and local education authorities to decide the financial priorities for drug prevention within their area according to local need. The Lancashire Drug Action Team receives a grant from the Home Office's Drug Prevention Advisory Service (DPAS) to fund its running costs. However, funding for their activities is channelled for the most part through local agencies. In addition, the Government's spending review is looking at ways to streamline funding and strengthen local delivery.