§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of convictions for drug offences in Wales for the last 10 years; and how many persons under the age of 21 years were convicted in each year.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo figures are available for the years before 1969. Information readily available is as follows:
Persons found guilty at Welsh courts, including Monmouthshire, of offences involving controlled drugs 1969–72 Under 21 years of age Over 21 years of age Total all ages 1969 117 79 196 1970 210 118 328 1971 264 190 454 1972 385 259 644