HC Deb 02 May 1986 vol 96 c538W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to ban the planting of opium poppy crops in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

We shall decide on any necessary action in the light of the report which is being prepared jointly by officials of this Department and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.