§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that cyanide poison was recently stolen from a London factory, that several such cases of the loss of poisons and drugs have recently occurred; and whether he will ensure that such dangerous articles are properly looked after and prevented from falling into unauthorised hands.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganI have asked the Commissioner of Police for a report on this incident. While thefts occur from 263W time to time I have no reason to think that, in general, dangerous poisons are not properly safeguarded in trade or industry. The preparation of new statutory requirements for the safe-keeping of controlled drugs is proceeding in consultation with the various interests.