§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to prevent the import of phencyclidine (PCP) or angel dust and to restrict its legal use in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesPhencyclidine (PCP) is legally imported into the United Kingdom in small quantities for strictly limited use in veterinary practice; its distribution is subject to control under the Medicines Act 1968. Occasional incidents of misuse of the drug obtained from illicit sources are reported by the police and the situation is being carefully watched by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.