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Nitrous Oxide: Misuse

Commons · Question 19022 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 1 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate she has made of the prevalence of nitrous oxide misuse among people aged (a) under 18, (b) 18 to 24 and (c) over 24 years.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 1 Sep 2026

We are taking a coordinated approach across Government to tackle the supply and misuse of illegal drugs. This includes law enforcement activity, engagement with technology companies, education for users so they understand the risks and harms; as well as r...