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Proceeding contribution from Charles Clarke (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 19 January 2006. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Regulation of Cannabis.


Regulation of Cannabis

I am surprised to say that I agree with the hon. Gentleman. Clarity is the most important thing. One of the biggest criticisms of the current classification system is that it does not illuminate debate and understanding among the young people who are affected by it. That is one of the reasons that I have decided to undertake an examination of this matter. It is unfortunate, although I understand why it happens, that all debate around the question is on the classification issue. A more important debate is the education programme, the health programme, policing and those other points.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
441 c992 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Cannabis Health hazards Drugs Mental illness Misuse Research Side effects
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk