§ Baroness Hanhamasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they propose to include crack cocaine in Sections 8 and 9 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, in accordance with Section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001. [HL61431]
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)Further to the reply I gave the noble Baroness on 24 September 2002,Official Report (cols. WA216) a public consultation exercise on the notes of guidance is currently underway and due to finish in mid-November.