Home Office written question – answered at on 8 June 2023.
Crispin Blunt
Conservative, Reigate
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to present the first annual report monitoring her Department's progress on the strategy and delivery of 10-year drug strategy From Harm to Hope.
Chris Philp
The Minister of State, Home Department
Each relevant Secretary of State has accountability for delivery of the elements in the drug strategy, From Harm to Hope, that lie within their department’s remit. As the Combating Drugs Minister, I have overarching accountability for the strategy and delivery of the ambitions and commitments, and will present an annual report to Parliament to monitor progress.
The report is scheduled for publication in summer 2023 and will contain an update on progress on work funded by the strategy.
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