§ 63. Mr. McGOVERNasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that cocaine is being offered for sale by persons frequenting prominent dance halls in Glasgow; and if any investigation has already taken place?
§ Sir H. SAMUELPolice inquiries have not revealed any evidence of cocaine traffic in dance halls in Glasgow, but I shall be glad if the hon. Member will let me have any information in his possession so that the matter may be investigated.
§ Mr. McGOVERNWhile I am glad to have the assurance of the right hon. Gentleman, may I ask whether careful investigation has been made and whether the right hon. Gentleman is satisfied? My evidence is that in three halls in Sauchiehall Street, on the south side of Glasgow, and in Dennistoun, this cocaine was offered for sale. I myself saw a portion offered for sale and know it to have been tested.
§ Sir H. SAMUELI shall be very glad if the hon. Member will furnish me with any evidence in his possession. The police have made inquiries, but have not themselves been able to obtain any evidence.
§ Mr. McGOVERNI will do so.