§ Dr. NaysmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further schemes the social exclusion unit is planning for Bristol, with specific reference to policies which might help combat drug-related crime. [40128]
§ Mr. Bob Ainsworth[holding answer 13 March 2002]: There are a number of programmes in place in Bristol to tackle drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour.
The Home Office fund a number of initiatives, some of which include:
an Arrest Referral Scheme based at Trinity Road police station, specialising in providing for crack cocaine treatment;an "Off the Street" initiative. working to disrupt the drug/sex market; and408WAvon and Somerset Constabulary"s Operation Atrium, working to disrupt the supply system of importation of crack cocaine.My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary (Mr. Blunkett) has also announced a policing priority area in Bristol which will help police tackle drug-related crime.