If a scientist is appointed a Government adviser but then told that what he says is dependent on the Government's policy, how can he be an independent scientist when advising the Government?
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Proceeding contribution from
Evan Harris
(Liberal Democrat)
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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