HC Deb 10 February 2000 vol 344 cc275-6W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 24 January 2000,Official Report, column 4W, what discussions he has had with the Government of Iran concerning the supply of heroin from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom via Iran. [108234]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 7 February 2000]: I did not discuss this issue with Dr. Kharrazi during his recent visit, but the subject was covered by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary. Co-operation between the United Kingdom and Iran to stem the flow of drugs from Afghanistan forms an important part of the developing UK/Iran relationship. We have provided nearly £1.5 million over the past year for anti-drugs projects in Iran, and with our EU Partners will continue to support Iranian efforts to counter this mutual problem.