asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will study the laws in Malaysia relating to drug offences and their potential introduction into the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

The legislation relating to the misuse of drugs in Malaysia, like that in the United Kingdom, seeks to deal with the particular nature of the drug problem in that country and reflects the measures which are thought to be the best suited to that situation. We are kept informed of the drugs legislation of overseas countries, including Malaysia, and draw such lessons as seem appropriate.