HC Deb 27 July 1989 vol 157 c795W
Mr. Bermingham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the total number of heroin finds in gaols in England and Wales for each of the last two years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

For the years to 31 May 1988 and 31 May 1989 there were, respectively, 17 and 31 reported finds of heroin.

Measures to prevent and detect illicit drugs are kept continuously under review.