Mark Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Deparrtment what her most recent assessment is of the prevalence of crystal meth usage in England.
Vernon Coaker: Indications suggest that there is very low use of methamphetamine among the general population and also among drug misusing offenders who regularly come into contact with the criminal justice system. From April this year, questions on the use of methamphetamine will be included in the British Crime Survey to monitor trends in usage among the general population. My Department is also looking at ways in which different sources of data can be reviewed to ensure that any increase in the prevalence of methamphetamine use is identified early.
Mark Oaten