§ 14. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland by whom he was represented at the Home Office Drugs Conference at Moreton-in-the-Marsh during the week beginning 15th March; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Agriculture, Scottish Office (Mr. Alick Buchanan-Smith)This conference was held for police officers experienced in drugs squad duties.
My right hon. Friend's Department was represented by the staff officer to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland.
§ Mr. DalyellIs the hon. Gentleman satisfied with the training of drug squads in drug detection?
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithPolice in Scotland receive introductory training at Tulliallan Police College and more advanced training at the Scottish Detection Training School. During the visits I have made to police forces, I have been impressed by the concern of police officers about this problem and the way they are dealing with it.