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£28m funding finally delivers drugs manifesto pledge

The Scottish Government will today announce a record £28.6 million in drugs funding to meet a controversial manifesto pledge that they reneged upon in their previous budget plans.

Contrary to the Government’s policy of allowing local agencies and authorities to decide how funding is spent, the money will be ring-fenced, partly to ensure those needing help will receive drugs treatment within three weeks, rather than waiting months.