Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 April 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Cannabis

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration she has given to making the sale and supply of cannabis seeds illegal.

Answer: Cannabis seeds are not illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, although the unauthorised cultivation of cannabis seeds and any subsequent supply and possession of cannabis is unlawful. On 7 May the Home Secretary accepted the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ recommendation to assess the extent to which the trade in cannabis paraphernalia, including seeds, might be more effectively regulated. The availability of cannabis seeds is a concern and this matter is currently under review.

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