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Highlands boosted by record drugs funding
08/02/2001
The fight against drugs in the Highlands has received a massive boost following an announcement this week by the Scottish Executive of extra funding.
A record £100 million package of measures was unveiled last September. This week Deputy Justice Minister Iain Gray outlined how the Highlands will benefit.
Mr Gray said:
"This extra £100 million represents a massive commitment to turn the tide on drugs in every community across Scotland.
"That's great news for the Highlands which will now have record resources to tackle drugs. The benefits will be clear. Young people will get the best possible education and information on drugs. Treatment facilities will expand to meet demand. And there'll be new opportunities for rehabilitation, training and the chance of a job for former drug users.
"We believe that local people know the priorities on drugs in their own communities. That's why local Drugs Action Teams will play an important part in turning these record resources into real action on the ground.
"And through their Drug Action Team people in Highlands should have a real say in that process."
BACKGROUND
Note these are the main items of expenditure only, and are over and above existing spending. This list does not include other funding from the £100 million, for example on community work.
Further details on individual areas is available on the Scottish Executive's web-site www.scotland.gov.uk
Health Board Area - funding for treatment
Highland- £332,509
Local Authority/ rehabilitation/ families/young people
Highland- £831,000- £692,000
Contact: Gareth Williams: 0131-244 3073
News Release: se0282/01
Internet: www.scotland.gov.uk
News Release: SE0282/2001
8 Feb 2001