§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the result of the nationwide hunt by police for the chain of professional drug traffickers that he announced in December 1983.
§ Mr. HurdMy right hon. and learned Friend's announcement in December 1983 referred not to a single chain of drug traffickers, but to any chain which exists between key professionals and sales on the street. He said that in their action against such chains the police would continue to give high priority to dealing with drug traffickers. The hon. Member will doubtless have seen recent press reports of significant successes by the police in arresting drug traffickers. For the future, as he announced to the House on 28 June, at columns 511–12, the Government's strategy will be carried forward in an inter-departmental group of Ministers and officials. Police action will continue to play an important part in that strategy.