HC Deb 25 April 1983 vol 41 cc203-4W
Sir Paul Hawkins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the value in current prices of the heroin confiscated in Great Britain during each of the last five years for which records are available.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

The estimated values in current prices of heroin seized by Customs and Excise in the years 1978–82 are shown in the following table:

£
1978 5,130,320
1979 5,101,400
1980 3,213,530
1981 11,827,590
1982 26,194,000