Orkney and Shetland Labour
16 July 2019
Commenting on today's news that drug deaths in Scotland have reached the highest level ever recorded, Scottish Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, Monica Lennon MSP, said:
“Behind these heart-breaking numbers are devastated families who have lost sons, daughters, mothers and fathers, in every part of Scotland.
“Scotland’s drug crisis is out of control and the status quo cannot continue.
“That is why Scottish Labour has consistently called on SNP Ministers to declare a public health emergency and use every power available to them to tackle this crisis.
“But it is clear the UK Government must also reassess its approach and listen to experts and those living with substance misuse to find the best way to stop more families being left heartbroken.
“These drug deaths are preventable and our governments at Holyrood and Westminster must work together to solve this national crisis.”
Commenting on today's news that drug deaths in Scotland have reached the highest level ever recorded, Scottish Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, Monica Lennon MSP, said:
“Behind these heart-breaking numbers are devastated families who have lost sons, daughters, mothers and fathers, in every part of Scotland.
“Scotland’s drug crisis is out of control and the status quo cannot continue.
“That is why Scottish Labour has consistently called on SNP Ministers to declare a public health emergency and use every power available to them to tackle this crisis.
“But it is clear the UK Government must also reassess its approach and listen to experts and those living with substance misuse to find the best way to stop more families being left heartbroken.
“These drug deaths are preventable and our governments at Holyrood and Westminster must work together to solve this national crisis.”