MEDICAL USE OF CANNIBIS

Early day motion 1752, tabled 11 November 1998 by Gordon Prentice (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House supports the practical and compassionate recommendations of the 9th Report of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology which calls for the legalisation of cannabis for medical use when prescribed by a doctor on a named patient basis as an unlicensed drug; and urges the Government, in line with the report's 4th recommendation, not to rush to judgement but to consult first with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs before making a considered response.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 1.