On Thursday of last week, I responded to a debate on Drug Consumption Rooms on behalf of the Opposition. The debate started at 4:30pm and was due to last an hour, but divisions in the House (when MPs are called to vote) meant that we debated on until nearly 8pm to make up for the interruptions! You can watch the full debate here or read a transcript of the debate. … [Read more...]
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 2) Order 2016
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sarah Newton) I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 2) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016, No. 1126). It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Gillan. The order was first laid before the House on 23 November 2016; it is the first of what I am sure will be … [Read more...]
