§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many drug addicts received drug rehabilitation treatment in Northern Ireland in each year since 2000. [156942]
§ Angela SmithThe information is not available in the format requested.
§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much funding was allocated to drug rehabilitation in Northern Ireland in each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the provision of drug rehabilitation in Northern Ireland. [156947]
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§ Angela SmithThe information requested on funding for drug rehabilitation is not available.
While the majority of drug rehabilitation can and does take place in the community as part of an overall community care and rehabilitation programme, there is also the more intensive programme of residential rehabilitation. Provision also exists within each Board area to refer individuals to rehabilitation centres outside Northern Ireland if appropriate. Research to assess the level of need and demand for such a service here remains a priority.