Recorded Crime Levels

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 April 1984.

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Photo of Mr Hugh Rossi Mr Hugh Rossi , Hornsey and Wood Green 12:00, 12 April 1984

I congratulate my right hon. and learned Friend and the police on the improvement in the serious crime figures. Is my right hon. and learned Friend nevertheless aware of reports of a serious deterioration in respect of drug abuse? Will he take steps to ensure that this evil trade, which leads to an expectation of life of five years in its victims, is brought under control very rapidly indeed?