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Mr. Salmond
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the qualification requirements for employees involved in needle exchange services. [11273]
Mr. Galbraith
No formal qualification for needle exchange workers exists, but, under the framework of guidance issued by the Scottish Office, such needle and syringe exchange schemes must be supervised by a registered medical practitioner.