Written question asked by Tim Rathbone (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What plans he has to improve distribution of up to date information about drugs to those involved in drugs misuse work in schools, social services, the Probation Service, the criminal justice system and elsewhere.

Answer: Mr. Rathbone: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve distribution of up to date information about drugs to those involved in drugs misuse work in schools, social services, the Probation Service, the criminal justice system and elsewhere.[27421] Mr. Bowis: The Department of Health has commissioned a report into the information needs of drug action teams, which will enable them to identify up-to-date information. It will also inform Department of Health work in developing an information strategy.

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