Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 15
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The Thistle's full effectiveness is inhibited without key harm reduction equipment and services.
Conclusion
Having access to equipment such as single-use tourniquets, testing drugs onsite, and allowing visitors to inhale drugs have all been highlighted as key to The Thistle achieving its maximum effectiveness. Without these, a full and fair evaluation of The Thistle will be inhibited. (Conclusion, Paragraph 126) 50
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗