§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken on matters within his responsibility to combat the problem of glue sniffing.
§ Mr. MellorWe issued a circular to chief officers of police in June this year setting out the various options and facilities open to the police. We have also consulted representatives of manufacturers and retailers on proposals to create an offence of selling substances to under-16s, knowing or believing that they are likely to be inhaled to achieve intoxication. The responses indicated widespread support for such legislation. The Government are prepared to support the introduction of a suitable Bill in Parliament.