REHABILITATION OF DRUG USERS

Early day motion 211, tabled 7 July 1997 by Fraser Kemp (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House commends the action taken by Her Majesty's Government to combat the evil of drugs which continue to blight all lives but particuarly the lives of young people; views with interest the position in Florida, USA, where legally enforceable rehabilitation for drug users has been introduced, resulting in a 67 per cent. reduction in drug reoffences; and calls on the Government to examine in detail the results of the Florida Scheme, which the News of the World should be congratulated for highlighting with a view to its introduction on an experimental basis in the United Kingdom if it is proved successful.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 3, UUP 3.