To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criminal offences have been (a) created and (b) abolished by secondary legislation sponsored by his Department since 1 May 2008. (307807)

The following new offences have been created by secondary legislation since 1 May 2008:

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2009

Importation, exportation, production, supply and possession of Controlled Drugs—addition of new Class B and Class C drugs (Article 2).

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008

Importation, exportation, production, supply and possession of Controlled Drugs—reclassification of certain drugs as Class B drugs (Article 2).

No offences have been abolished by secondary legislation since 1 May 2008.