Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 901681
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Tabled: 20 October 2026
Answered: 28 October 2026
Named DayQuestion
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 on Scotland.
Answer
Melanie WardEvery drug death is a human tragedy, and we should all be deeply concerned about this crisis on Scotland’s streets.It is deeply upsetting that Scotland continues to have the highest drug deaths in Europe. With an 11% rise in drug deaths last year, this is...
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