Does this saga not indicate that what we need in this country is a straightforward and honest debate about whether the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, now almost 40 years old, and the A, B and C classification that is wrapped up in it are fit for purpose in this century? Please can we have a debate on drugs policy? It is a long time since we did so in the House.
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Proceeding contribution from
Brian Iddon
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 November 2009.
It occurred during Urgent question on Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
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