HC Deb 18 July 1977 vol 935 cc369-70W
Mr. Robin F. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will make a statement regarding the operation of Section 3(a) and Section 3(b) of the Official Secrets Act 1911 as regards prohibited places; totalling approximately 1,200 forms to enable my Department assess the United Kingdom consumption of drugs controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1971; two quarterly and four annual inquiries, totalling approximately 9,500 forms, in respect of controlled drugs, the primary purpose of which is to meet obligations to the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board; and three different questionnaires, totalling 150 forms, in respect of market research for prison industries.