HC Deb 17 January 1972 vol 829 c44W
Mr. Edelman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he proposes to have with the French Foreign Minister to ensure the closer co-ordination of measures between Great Britain and France to repress the illegal sale of drugs between the two countries.

Mr. Anthony Royle

British officials are engaging in discussions with officials from France and the other members of the European Community on measures of co-operation against drug addiction and drug trafficking. These official discussions are designed to pave the way for a meeting of the competent Ministers in due course. The following is the communiqué issued by officials meeting in Paris on 4th November: