What are synthetic drugs?
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.

On 4 December 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Mental health and wellbeing in schools, sponsored by Layla Moran MP. It is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm.
Mental health and wellbeing in schools (180 KB , PDF)
This debate pack explains recent Government policy announcements, including the 2017 consultation on Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision. The pack also outlines progress in introducing mental health into the school curriculum by 2020, as well as recent Government efforts to recruit mental health support teams which will work alongside schools as part of the Government’s Suicide prevention strategy. Finally the pack provides a brief explanation about policies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Related parliamentary material, news articles and further reading are also included in the pack.
Mental health and wellbeing in schools (180 KB , PDF)
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new 2024-25 SEND incidence and EHC plan data
A debate on the attainment and engagement of boys in education is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 10 July 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.