§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the current status of the Blueprint research programme is; and if he will make a statement. [92268]
§ Mr. Bob AinsworthBlueprint is a drug prevention programme for 11 to 13-year-olds based on the principles that underpin effective school-based drug education. The project aims to recruit 30 schools to the project by April 2003. Invitations to participate in the project (dated 13 January 2003) have been sent to 122 secondary schools across eight local education authorities (Birmingham, Cheshire, Derby, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Leeds, Staffordshire and Stoke). The project is on target.
§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Department for Education and Skills regarding the Blueprint research programme. [92269]
§ Mr. Bob AinsworthBlueprint is a partnership of the Home Office, the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and the Department of Health. The Home Office is the budget holder. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Skills and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health endorsed the696W programme in October 2001. Subsequently. DfES have been involved at both ministerial and official level in every stage of the project.
§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department show much his Department has invested in the Blueprint research programme. [92270]
§ Mr. Bob AinsworthThe expected expenditure for Blueprint in the financial year 2002–03 is £397,117 out of a total budget of £5 million. Expenditure will continue until the end of the third quarter of the financial year 2007–08.