HC Deb 10 July 1967 vol 750 cc25-6W
92. Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now appoint a high level inquiry to investigate the use of so-called soft drugs in this country, and to consider whether the statutory penalties for its possession and use are the most appropriate that can be found.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I agree that this is a subject on which we need more information. A Sub-Committee of the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence is currently studying the pharmacological, legal and social aspects of problems associated with "soft" drugs.

Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many cases decided before June, 1967 have been brought in the last convenient 10 year period alleging the illegal possession of tablets containing amphetamine sulphate and methyl amphetamine hydrochloride; how many convictions have been obtained; and in how many cases sentences of imprisonment have been imposed.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

There is no record of proceedings before June, 1967 in respect of a preparation containing these ingredients.