HC Deb 04 July 1985 vol 82 c229W
22. Mr. Spencer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent steps he has taken to combat the importation of prohibited drugs.

Mr. Mellor

The Government have taken a number of measures to curb the illicit importation of drugs. Most recently, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the appointment of 50 more customs specialist drugs investigators.