Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 38351

Prisoners' Release: Buprenorphine

Tabled: 14 March 2025
Answered: 24 March 2025

Question

Grahame Morris

LabourEasington

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the availability of Buvidal for people released from prison.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) funds local authorities to deliver drug and alcohol treatment services. Local authorities are responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol services according to local need, which includes the provision of...

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