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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2008. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Cannabis

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the reclassification of cannabis as a Class B drug will be implemented; and on what date the new law will take effect.
Answer

[holding answer 4 November 2008] The draft Order to reclassify cannabis to a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 was laid on 13 October. If approved by Parliament, cannabis will be reclassified on 26 January 2009.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c2220W; 233050
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Cannabis
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk