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Wednesday, March 13, 1974
WHITE PAPER ON NARCOTICS TABLED
Views Of Unofficials On Drug Trade Will Be Sought
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The Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN) is conducting
a comprehensive review of all present treatment programmes.
Results of the review of treatment programmes will be used
to advise the government about facilities required to tackle addiction
decisively.
This was announced in the government's White Paper "The Problem
of Dangerous Drugs in Hong Kong" which was tabled at the Legislative
Council today.
In tabling the White Paper at the Legislative Council the
Secretary for Security, Mr. L.M. Davies, said it was proposed to introduce
a motion in April "to give members an opportunity to express their views
about the illicit drug trade, the suppression of which was a cardinal importance to the well being of the people of Hong Kong."
ACAN will be assisted by a Narcotics and Drugs Administration
Division which is being set up in the Medical and Health Department.
This division will provide it with the essential advice, be responsible
for developing treatment plans for consideration, conduct research, and implement and supervise all programmes and projects approved by the
government for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts.
The White Paper sets out the present position and problems of the illicit drug trade in Hong Kong and the measures being taken to combat it.
It details the progress made over the past 10 years and makes recommendations
on future policies.
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