Drugs: Rehabilitation
Commons · Question 91917 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Kerry McCarthy
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will expand access to drug detoxification services for people with substance abuse problems.
Answer
Answered by Ashley Dalton, 25 Nov 2025
Local authorities are responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services according to local need as part of their public health responsibilities, and this includes the provision of drug detoxification services.In line with recommendations i...