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ACMD open meeting registration form - 10 November 2009
Open Meeting
The Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) invites members of the public to its open meeting on 10th November 2009. There will be an opportunity for public attendees to provide feedback to the ACMD and participate in a question and answer session.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is a statutory and non-executive non-departmental public body, established by the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 1971.
The ACMD has a statutory duty to keep under review the situation in the United Kingdom with respect to the misuse of drugs and to advise Ministers of the measures which they consider should to be taken to deal with social problems which arise from drug misuse.
In addition, the ACMD has a duty to consider any matter relating to drug dependence or misuse that may be referred to them by Ministers. The Home Secretary is obliged by law to consult the ACMD before laying Orders or making regulations.
Attending the meeting
The meeting will be held in London, commencing at 10:00am. A provisional agenda and papers for the meeting will be available on the ACMD website in due course.
Attendance is FREE but by registration only as places are limited. Places will be issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Contact
ACMD Secretariat
3 Floor (SW Quarter)
Seacole Building
2 Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DF
Tel: 0207 035 0454
Duration
One day
Date & Time
10 November 2009
Address
The meeting will be held in London, commencing at 10:00am and finishes at 12.50pm. The location is to be confirmed.
Transport
N/A
