Medical Cannabis Debate

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Department: Home Office

Medical Cannabis

Bob Stewart Excerpts
Tuesday 20th February 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Just before I call the hon. Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart), can I ask him whether he was present at the start of these exchanges?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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He was. Very good.

Bob Stewart Portrait Bob Stewart
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. I certainly was here, just silent. I support the medical use of cannabis, particularly in this case. If the Bill sponsored by the hon. Member for Newport West (Paul Flynn) passes with a sufficient majority on Friday, might the Government fast-track it through the House?

Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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We look forward to the debate on Friday. We will see what the will of the House is.