RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FOR DRUG OFFENDERS

Early day motion 954, tabled 22 February 2007 by Humfrey Malins (Conservative). Signed by 63 members.

That this House is concerned about the level of Class A drug use; notes that a high percentage of crime, particularly acquisitive crime, is committed by Class A drug addicts who offend in order to fund their addiction; acknowledges the principle that a cured drug addict is better than a punished one; recognises that drug residential rehabilitation places are more effective and cheaper than prison; and calls on the Government to increase the number of residential rehabilitation beds available, to provide proper funding for this purpose, and to encourage courts to make use of them when sentencing.

Signatures by party: Conservative 30, Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 2, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.