HC Deb 15 November 1984 vol 67 c351W
Mr. Terlezki

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what instructions have been given by his Department to customs officers concerning the prosecution of people coming into the country with small amounts of cannabis; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

Her Majesty's Customs and Excise has given instructions to its officers at certain ports and airports that, for illegal importations of not more than 10 grams of cannabis, the importer may be offered the option of compounding proceedings under section 152 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.