HC Deb 22 October 1985 vol 84 c121W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when and in what form he expects the response to the content and proposals contained in the paper, "The Race Relations Act 1976 — Time for Change?" published by the Commission for Racial Equality.

Mr. Waddington

The Government believe that it is essential to maintain effective laws against racial discrimination. We are, therefore, examining very carefully the proposals for changes in the current law

Persons* proceeded against in the Gwent and South Wales police force areas for unlawful possession or supply of amphetamines
Number of persons
Police force area and type of offence 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
Gwent
Unlawful possession 5 10 22 10 15
Possession with intent to supply unlawfully 1 2 1 2
Unlawful supply 1
South Wales
Unlawful possession 7 16 36 85 106
Possession with intent to supply unlawfully 1 6 3 20 13
Unlawful supply 1 1 11 9
* As the same person may be proceeded against for more than one offence, rows cannot be added together to produce totals.