asked the Minister for Health in view of the varying reports as to the level of misuse of drugs if he will request each health board to compile a report on drug abuse in their health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Misuse of Drugs.
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Mr. Leonard
The Deputy will be aware of the setting-up of the Special Governmental Task Force on Drug Abuse.
The area of research is one to which the task force is paying particular attention. They are currently examining the nature of the further research that is required in relation to the incidence of drug abuse.
The task force will be making certain recommendations on the question of research and I think we should await their report which will be ready very soon.