§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when he expects the inquiry into allegations of drug taking and drug smuggling among Royal Navy seamen to be completed; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what evidence led to the inquiry into allegations of drug taking and drug smuggling among Royal Navy seamen.
§ Mr. FreemanThe investigation into the recent press allegations of drug taking and drug smuggling by Royal Navy ratings was set in hand solely on the basis of those allegations. It is expected to be completed shortly.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many inquiries have been held into allegations of drug taking and drug smuggling among Royal Navy personnel since 1980.
§ Mr. FreemanThe number of drugs investigations by the special investigation squad since 1980 is 279.