§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether Her Majesty's Government intend to accede to the 1977 international convention on mutual administrative assistance for the prevention, investigation and repression of customs offences, the Nairobi convention, especially in view of the growing worldwide problems of drug smuggling and drug abuse.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneYes. The United Kingdom intends shortly to accede to the Nairobi convention and its annex X, which specifically provides for mutual assistance between customs administrations in combating drug smuggling. Other European Community members have announced a similar intention. Copies of the convention have been placed in the Library.