HC Deb 13 January 1999 vol 323 c202W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the(a) publication and (b) availability of literature which encourages drugs misuse. [63745]

Mr. George Howarth

Encouragement of the misuse of drugs is always to be deplored. The publication of material which incites its readers to misuse drugs may constitute an offence under section 19 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

If the hon. Member is aware of any literature which may constitute an offence, if he refers it to me, I will draw it to the attention of the appropriate authorities.