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Acknowledged
Engage key stakeholders and the local community to address concerns about The Thistle's impact.
Recommendation
It is vital that key stakeholders of The Thistle are engaged to address concerns about the impact of the facility and continue to work with the local community on how to address any concerns raised. We recognise that it may take time for the local effects of The Thistle to be fully understood and assessed. We therefore await the independent evaluation to objectively understand the impact on the local community. (Recommendation, Paragraph 105) Expansion of services
Government Response Summary
The government notes that The Thistle is subject to an independent evaluation and states they will welcome any evidence that emerges as part of that following the three-year pilot, but does not commit to engaging stakeholders or taking specific action based on the evaluation.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Thistle is subject to an independent evaluation, and we will welcome any evidence that emerges as part of that following the three-year pilot.
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