British - Irish Council Misuse of Drugs Sectoral Meeting

The Speaker has received notification from the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in accordance with section 52A (1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (as amended), that a meeting of the British-Irish Council Misuse of Drugs will be held in Jersey on 29 June 2012.

The following Executive Ministers will be in attendance:

Junior Minister Bell MLA; and

Junior Minister McCann MLA.

The agenda for the meeting is attached.

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Sectoral Group on the Misuse of Drugs

Ministerial Meeting to be held at

Pomme D’Or Hotel, St Helier, Jersey

29^th June 2012

AGENDA

1. Welcoming remarks

2. Thematic discussion on “Young People and Drugs – Breaking the Cycle”. 

3. Consideration of possible inclusion of Alcohol under BIC Workstreams.
Round table discussion to include the following issues:

• Extent of the problem
• Opportunity for cross Administration co-operation 

4.Proposals for Work Programme for 2013

5.Any other business

6.Draft Communiqué