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Drugs: Misuse

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 3 September 2025UIN 69582

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) public health experts and (b) local authorities on the (i) implementation and (ii) regulation of supervised drug consumption facilities.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The government has no current plans to facilitate the implementation or regulation of drug consumption rooms.

This government will continue to promote preventative public health measures and we are committed to ensuring that anyone with a drug problem can access the help and support they need.

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