Petition Reassess the classification of Cannabis and decriminalize it.
We believe the Government should re-evaulate Cannabis' classification as a class B drug. We think that by legalising the drug in a controlled way across the country the tax could assist in paying off the country's debt and help repair the ongoing economic difficulties the UK faces.
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Medicinal Cannabis: debate in Parliament
On 30 January, MPs debated medicinal cannabis in Parliament.
This was a Westminster Hall debate led by Jim Shannon MP. Health Minister Karin Smyth MP responded on behalf of the Government.
Explainer
Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to debate a topic of their choice, and receive a response from the Government.
They are a way to:
• Raise awareness of an issue
• Seek to influence government policy
• Put the views of a backbench MPs, political parties, and the Government on record.
They do not involve a vote on a particular action or decision.
See our visual explainer on how these debates work.
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