HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 cc865-6W
Mr. Ashdown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a list showing, for each year since 1979 (a) the number and (b) the estimated value of seizures of smuggled drugs by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise, excluding seizures at London Heathrow airport.

Mr. Hayhoe

I regret that this information is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Ashdown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a list showing for each port and airport, excluding London Heathrow airport (a) the number and (b) the estimated value of seizures of smuggled drugs by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise during 1984.

Mr. Hayhoe

I regret that this information is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Moreover, it would not be in the public interest for this infonnation to be disclosed.