CANNABIS

Early day motion 953, tabled 22 February 2007 by Humfrey Malins (Conservative). Signed by 116 members.

That this House recognises that cannabis, particularly in its modern forms, is stronger than it was in the past; notes that it can be a deeply damaging drug particularly to young and vulnerable people; acknowledges the link between cannabis and certain types of mental illness; further notes that the majority of Class A drug addicts began by experimenting with cannabis; and calls upon the Government to acknowledge its dangers and also to transfer cannabis from Class C to Class B.

Signatures by party: Conservative 103, Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.