§ 24. David CairnsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps HM Customs and Excise has taken to prepare for the expected increase in the flow of heroin from Afghanistan. [165004]
§ John HealeyThe Government continues to monitor the drugs situation in Afghanistan. HM Customs and Excise will be providing further assistance to the Counter Narcotics Police (CNP ) in Afghanistan and UK Customs officers deliver training to the Afghan Police Academy. Customs also work closely with countries neighbouring Afghanistan to improve the drug interdiction capability of these key countries.