Cannabis Offences

Mr. Watkinson
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many persons in prison for offences relating to cannabis have previous convictions relating to drug offences;

(2) many persons in prison for offences relating to cannabis are first offenders;

(3) how many persons are presently in prison for offences relating to cannabis; and what are the figures for 1974. 1973, 1972 and 1971, respectively.

Dr. Summerskill
I regret that the available information does not enable such persons to be identified.