USE OF GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE

Early day motion 33, tabled 3 December 2008 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 21 members.

That this House is concerned about the increasing use of gamma-butyrolactone, GBL, as a date-rape drug; notes that the drug increases libido, euphoria, passivity and amnesia and renders the victim susceptible to non-consensual sexual activity, mugging and rape; further notes that this drug is supplied legally in the United Kingdom, often without checks or controls and frequently by post; acknowledges that the drug can be given to an unsuspecting person and that it is increasingly used as a date-rape drug, particularly in clubs where young girls are particularly at risk; and therefore calls on the Home Secretary to immediately ban the drug.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.