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Accepted
Safer drug consumption facilities are complementary tools, not substitutes for recovery services.
Conclusion
It is also clear to us that SDCFs must not come at the cost of funding current recovery services. It is not an ‘either/or’. Rather, SDCFs are just one tool available to combat problem drug use, which is complementary to, and works in tandem with, recovery services. (Conclusion, Paragraph 84)
Government Response Summary
The government states its focus on a balanced approach, combining strengthened law enforcement with investment in treatment, a skilled workforce, and sustainable recovery services and peer networks.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government is focused on delivering a balanced approach with strengthened law enforcement to tackle supply coupled with investment in treatment, the development of a skilled workforce, sustainable recovery services and peer networks that will support people in recovery with employment, housing and education.
Source
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Report
3rd report - Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility
16 Sep 2025
HC 630
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.9 yr
Report published
16 Sep 2025