What investigations have been carried out into methadone-related deaths in each year since 1990.

Answered Asked by Sandra White SNP Lodged 1 Mar 2007

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what investigations have been carried out into methadone-related deaths in each year since 1990.

The answer

Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 12 Mar 2007 · 11 days after it was lodged, on time

There have been twoconfidential enquiries into methadone related deaths published since 1990. TheNational Confidential Enquiry into Methadone Related Deaths (Scotland)2000 and The National Confidential Enquiry into Methadone Related Deaths (Scotland)2001. In addition, the National Investigation into Drug-related Deaths in Scotland,2003 also provided information on deaths where methadone was a factor.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-32165 by reference.