§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training is provided to police on dealing with children engaging in solvent abuse. [169064]
§ Ms BlearsNationally, all probationer police officers are provided with training material on how to deal with persons, including children, engaging in solvent abuse.
Individual forces are responsible for determining any further training required by their officers.
§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what voluntary sector agencies are used by police authorities for training in solvent abuse among children. [169066]
§ Ms BlearsWe do not hold data on this specific issue centrally. However, we actively encourage police forces to seek opportunities to work in partnership with other agencies, including the voluntary sector, in developing and delivering training for the police.