HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 c411W
33. Mr. Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what measures he has taken to combat addiction to drugs.

Mr. John Patten

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Castle Point (Sir B. Braine) on 13 July 1983. — [Vol. 45, c.367]. Responsibility for controls on the supply of dangerous drugs is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department.