§ Mr. Altonasked the Lord Privy Seal how many Britons are held currently in foreign gaols on cannabis offences; and what action is being taken to allow prisoners to serve their sentences in Great Britain.
§ Mr. LuceThe number of British nationals detained at any one time varies daily. The latest figure readily available relates to 1 June 1979 when 166 United Kingdom citizens were detained on cannabis charges. On prisoner repatriation, I refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary gave on 10 July to the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, East (Mr. Thomas).—[Vol. 970, c. 117.]