Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 2004.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

What was the estimated value of the opium economy in Afghanistan in 2003; what initiatives the Government have taken to help reduce the cultivation, processing and trade in drugs during 2004; and what reduction in the 2003 figure they expect will be achieved in 2004 and 2005 respectively. [HL 4696]. - Inc figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4696; 666 c79-80WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Crime prevention Crops Development aid Drugs Income Farmers Smuggling Afghanistan Opium

Contains statistics

Yes