Press Release

23rd January 2001

McNeil Welcomes School Drug Safety Team Report

MSP for Greenock & Inverclyde, Duncan McNeil, has welcomed the final report of the School Drug Safety Team, launched today at Notre Dame High School by Deputy Minister for Education, Nicol Stephen.

Commenting, he said:

"We all know the damage which drugs do to our community.

"If we are serious about facing up to this issue, we must provide proper information and support for our young people.

"I look forward to this report delivering improved drug education in schools and, with staff trained to spot the early warning signs, better support for those young people most at risk."

ENDS

Notes

The report makes 35 recommendations on which the Minister has pledged to act.

 

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