HC Deb 18 June 1984 vol 62 cc37-8W
Mr. Ron Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many individuals were convicted for drug trafficking in Scotland during 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983, respectively.

Mr. Ancram

The information requested is not available precisely in the form asked. The number of charges proved of unlawful supply of drugs or possession with intent to supply unlawfully is given in the following table.

Scotland
Year Charges proved
1979 36
1980 42
1981 41
1982 81
1983 nya