MHK to raise drug and alcohol concerns

Tue, 26 Feb 2013

The Home Affairs Minister will be asked to reveal how many people are in prison for drug and alcohol associated crimes today.

Juan Watterson will be quizzed in the House of Keys by fellow Rushen MHK Laurence Skelly.

He also wants to know if prisoners have access to drugs and alcohol in prison and what measures are being taken to rehabilitate individuals.

Mr Skelly says it’s an area he’s concerned about:

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