§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many drug seizures have taken place in 1999–2000 and in the previous three years at airports in the UK; and if he will list them by airport. [116719]
§ Dawn PrimaroloCustoms made 1,369 drug seizures at UK airports in 1996; 1,259 in 1997; and 1,412 in 1998. Figures for 1999 have yet to be validated.
It is policy not to make public details of Customs drug seizures at each individual UK airport.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many drug seizures have taken place in the year 1999–2000 and in the previous three years at ports in the UK; and if he will list them by port. [116716]
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§ Dawn PrimaroloCustoms made 798 drug seizures at UK sea ports in 1996; 791 in 1997; and 673 in 1998. Figures for 1999 have yet to be validated.
It is policy not to make public details of Customs drug seizures at each individual UK port.