§ Dr. John Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, (1) if he will take steps to introduce more stringent steps to control the commercial manufacture of synthetic hemp;
(2) what steps he is taking to prevent synthetic hemp, manufactured commercially in Great Britain, being used for illegal purposes.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganMy right hon. Friend has already referred this substance to the Poisons Board for advice.
§ Dr. John Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions his Department has had with a company, the name of which has been sent to him, regarding the manufacture of synthetic hemp.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganMy Department has received some oral communications from the company concerned about its intention to manufacture this substance. The company has not so far submitted written information or a sample of any manufactured material.