DRUGS DEATHS

Early day motion 2701, tabled 3 September 2019 by Mary Glindon (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes with concern that there were 4,359 deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2018; further notes that this is the highest number and the highest annual increase on record; recognises that the vast majority of these deaths are preventable; and calls on the Government to reverse cuts to frontline drug treatment services.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.