§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to take in view of the increases of drug cases in the Cumbria area; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. SharpiesThe number of persons convicted of drug offences in the Cumbria area increased from 18 in 1969 to 31 in 1970. The police are continuing to give close attention to the situation.