HC Deb 11 February 1985 vol 73 c59W
Mr. Steen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how much cannabis was seized by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise officers in each of the past three years; what was the value for each year; and what is the percentage increase in the current year over the previous year;

Cannabis Cocaine Heroin
kgs £ million Per cent. kgs £ million Per cent. kgs £ million Per cent.
1982
Increase over previous year 16,425 23 -32 12.117 2 -11 183.244 31 +110
1983
Increase over previous year 20,692 30 +26 73.326 14 +505 212.463 22 +16
1984
Increase over previous year 24,904 46 +20 34.751 7 -53 298.968 47 +31

Mr. Steen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total value of drugs seized by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in each of the past three years.

Mr. Hayhoe

The total estimated street value of drugs seized by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in each of the past three years is as follows:

£ million
1982 57
1983 70
1984 102