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Drugs: Misuse

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 1 August 2024UIN 1946

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on a harm reduction approach to substance misuse.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

No discussions have taken place between my Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Home Office on a harm reduction approach to substance misuse. The Department recognises that harm reduction is a core component in addressing substance misuse, and is committed to working with the Home Office on this issue.

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