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HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionForgive me for shuffling my papers, Madam Deputy Speaker; I was not expecting to be called quite so early in the debate. I am grateful to have been called early, but the House…20 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Yes, there may be risks, but we should look at the risks of some of the other treatments that people are using. Opiate treatments are much…20 May 2019HANSARDMedical Cannabis under PrescriptionI am delighted to have given way to my hon. Friend to allow him to pay that tribute to our visitors today. I have received two letters from a constituent of mine, who has asked me…20 May 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Public Vote16. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of a public vote on the EU withdrawal agreement and political declaration.16 May 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Public VoteWhat about a vote on the Prime Minister’s deal? In a few weeks’ time, the Prime Minister will have asked MPs no fewer than four times whether we agree with her deal. Does the…16 May 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal: Welsh EconomyWhat assessment has the Secretary of State made of the impact of non-tariff barriers? They would result in customs procedures and technical barriers to trade, meaning delays and…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceFor a change.15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceOn the subject of drugs, may I just make a suggestion? If we were to legalise and regulate the cannabis trade, we could raise £1 billion a year to put into policing crime. We…15 May 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal: Welsh Economy3. What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the Welsh economy of the proposed withdrawal agreement with the EU.15 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Ludlow (Mr Dunne). I agree with him that we should consider the possibility of using hydrogen in our fuel networks, which…01 May 2019HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection2. What steps he is taking to reduce the number of prisoners serving sentences of imprisonment for public protection.23 Apr 2019HANSARDImprisonment for Public ProtectionMy constituent Wayne Bell is currently in the 12th year of a sentence for which the original tariff was four years. Owing to his significant mental health issues, he is unable to…23 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealMay I echo the Secretary of State’s words about the Belfast agreement? Organised crime does not stop at the border, and the European arrest warrant is a vital tool in modern…10 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No Deal1. What recent assessment her Department has made of the potential effect on Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.10 Apr 2019HANSARD Access to Medical CannabisI agree that we need to remove the barriers for clinicians. We need evidence, but the problem with randomised control trials is the nature of cannabis. The fact that it contains…08 Apr 2019HANSARDSTPs: Five-year Workforce PlansThe all-party parliamentary group on mental health’s recent report found that workforce is the biggest challenge to delivering improvements to mental health care. Given that there…26 Mar 2019HANSARDSTPs: Five-year Workforce Plans13. What guidance the Government have issued to sustainability and transformation partnerships on drafting their five-year workforce plans.26 Mar 2019HANSARD European Council: Article 50 ExtensionMy hon. Friend the Member for Greenwich and Woolwich (Matthew Pennycook) was being rather generous and polite when he described the Prime Minister’s speech as divisive; it would…22 Mar 2019HANSARDGlobal WarmingThe Minister said that there is no net investment from DFID and the CDC. I would be interested to know what she means by that, because we surely need a greater priority on…20 Mar 2019HANSARDGlobal Warming15. If she will make reducing global warming a strategic priority of her Department.20 Mar 2019