§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many seizures of(a) heroin, (b) cocaine and (c) synthetic drugs have occurred in (i) the United Kingdom and its waters and (ii) Wales in each year from 1987.
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 21 May 1993]: I have been asked to reply.
The information requested is contained in tables 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 of the Home Office Statistical Bulletin "Statistics of drugs seizures and offenders dealt with, United Kingdom 1991", and table A1.3 of "Statistics of drugs seizures and offenders dealt with, United Kingdom, 1987–91" (area tables), copies of which are in the Library.
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§ Mr. DorrellThe latest available estimates are as follows:
Taxpaying individuals, 1993–94 millions Marginal rate Aged under 65 Aged 65 and over Total Lower rate 3.5 1.4 4.9 Basic rate 16.5 1.5 18.0 Higher rate 1.5 0.1 1.6 Total 21.5 3.0 24.5