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Written question asked by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 December 1997. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What estimate he has made of the proportion of acquisitive crime which is linked to the use of illegal drugs. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Woolas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the proportion of acquisitive crime which is linked to the use of illegal drugs. [20187] Mr. George Howarth: We hope to publish early in the new year important research which indicates that there is indeed a very strong relationship between the misuse of drugs and acquisitive crime.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20187; 303 c539W
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Crime Drugs Misuse