HC Deb 06 December 1951 vol 494 cc2541-2
20. Mr. Dodds

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the concern at the increasing practice of trafficking in drugged cigarettes containing hashish or marihuana; and what steps are being taken to deal with this problem.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

Yes, Sir. My Department, in co-operation with the police and H.M. Customs, will continue to exercise the utmost vigilance in order to secure the enforcement of the law relating to dangerous drugs. I am glad to be able to inform the House that drug addiction does not present a serious problem in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Dodds

Because of the rapidly developing craze by young people for doped cigarettes—[HON. MEMBERS: "No"]—will the Home Secretary do everything in his power to stamp out that racket which can send the victims to the madhouse?

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

As I indicated in the last words of my answer, I have no reason to suppose that what the hon. Gentleman says represents the position in this country. If he will bring any special case to my attention, I shall be glad to consider it.