§ 33. Mr. Dalyellasked the Attorney-General how many prosecutions have taken place in the last three months for cases involving the peddling of drugs; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIn the first three months of 1971—the latest period for which figures are available—98 persons were proceeded against in England, Wales and Scotland for unlawful supply of drugs.
§ Mr. DalyellWhat is the Government's policy for deterring people from peddling drugs?
§ The Attorney-GeneralWhat I have to answer to is the number of prosecutions. The Government's business with regard to policy is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary. My answer related to the question of prosecutions, and I said that there were 98 people involved, of whom one was in Scotland.