HC Deb 10 March 1975 vol 888 cc4-5W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many persons in prison for offences relating to cannabis have previous convictions relating to drug offences;

(2) many persons in prison for offences relating to cannabis are first offenders;

(3) how many persons are presently in prison for offences relating to cannabis; and what are the figures for 1974. 1973, 1972 and 1971, respectively.

Dr. Summerskill

I regret that the available information does not enable such persons to be identified.

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