HC Deb 05 February 1974 vol 868 cc292-3W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the danger and extent of misuse of dangerous drugs and in view of the vulnerability of many chemists shops, he will introduce legislation to require all dangerous drugs to be stored more securely.

Mr. Lane

The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 made general provision for the safe keeping of controlled drugs from 1st July 1973 and will require additional special standards for their security in retail chemists' shops from 1st October 1974.