HC Deb 26 June 1979 vol 969 cc109-10W
Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received the report of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis into the events

what was the number of arrests, prosecutions and convictions for the possession of cannabis, by region, for the latest available period.

Mr. Raison

The information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. The information readily available is given in the following table:

at Southall on 22 and 23 April; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitelaw

I have received the Commissioner's report and hope to make a statement to the House shortly. A summary of the facts relating to the disturbances at Southall will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses at midday on Wednesday, 27 June. Copies will also then be available from the Vote Office.