Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 16 Dec 2010 Drugs Policy
"I thank the Minister for his firm support for continued scientific input on the advisory committee. In the annual report, if there is no evidence of decreased availability, of an improvement in drug problems in the country next year, is he prepared to consider other prohibition?..." Bob Ainsworth - View Speech
"The hon. Member for Burton (Andrew Griffiths) said that I am the only person who is looking for a quick fix. No one understands more than I do how busy Ministers are. I know the work that the Minister will have undertaken in his consultation—writing the documentation and everything else …..." Bob Ainsworth - View Speech
"1. If she will discuss with West Midlands police the likely effects on police numbers in the west midlands of the outcome of the comprehensive spending review...." Bob Ainsworth - View Speech
"Of course they will try, but West Midlands police is planning to shed 400 police officers and support staff, and that is just in year one. Why is low-crime Surrey getting a far lower rate of cuts than the west midlands? I thought we were all in this together...." Bob Ainsworth - View Speech