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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bridget Prentice (Labour), on Monday, 22 April 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 31 members in total.

MAKING KHAT A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

That this House is alarmed by the growth of trafficking in Khat, a drug illegal in America, Canada, Sweden, Norway and Ireland amongst others; recognises that the discrepancy in British law with that of other countries has led to the convictions and imprisonment of British subjects abroad for importation and possession of Khat; is concerned about the health problems associated with Khat, notably paranoid psychosis and hypomania and about the increasing social problems caused by this substance in some communities; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to make Khat a controlled substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

MAKING KHAT A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (768A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Paul Flynn (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 23 April 1996. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
leave out from `House' to end and add `recognises that Khat is harmful but far less damaging than alcohol, tobacco and hundreds of medicinal drugs; believes that prohibition of Khat would create an illegal black market that would increase its use and drive a divisive wedge between the police and British Somali and Yemeni communities; and applauds the Home Office Minister's confirmation, on the advice of the Adisory Committee on the misuse of Drugs, that the Government has no plans to criminalise the use of Khat.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
768 
768A1 
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Health hazards Khat
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk