asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is yet in a position to give details of the Government's proposals for legislation to provide for the confiscation of the proceeds of drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement.

A statement of the Government's proposals has been placed in the Library and in the Vote Office. It is intended to bring forward legislation shortly to give effect to these proposals. Copies of the statement are also available on request from the Home Office, C4 division, 50 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H 9AT (telephone 01–213 3747).