HC Deb 20 December 1984 vol 70 c287W
29. Mr. Favell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of those convicted for the unlawful supply of drugs received custodial sentences in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Mr. Mellor

The proportions given custodial sentences, including suspended sentences, in the United Kingdom for the unlawful supply of controlled drugs were as follows:

Per cent.
1979 51
1980 53
1981 51
1982 54
1983 57