Psychoactive Substances Bill [Lords]

Debate between Dan Poulter and Mike Penning

Monday 19th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mike Penning]

That is not the Bill’s intention. As we go through the Bill in Committee we will endeavour to iron out those concerns.

[Dr Daniel Poulter (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich) (Con)]

rose—

[Mike Penning]

I will give way once more, then I will wind up.

[Dr Poulter]

The Minister is very generous. Does he agree that there is a particular challenge in dealing with the supply of substances from overseas areas outside British jurisdiction? Having an offence in relation to the purchasing of those substances on the internet, which almost certainly would be the means of purchase, helps in some ways to deal with a situation that is otherwise difficult to deal with and legislate for.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Dan Poulter and Mike Penning

Thursday 22nd July 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mike Penning]

Not only are there 70,000 vehicles a day, but 20% are HGVs, which is 10% higher than the average in the UK. The project will cost between £86 million and £142 million. When the spending review is over, we will assess the problems that Kettering is having because of that huge amount of traffic.

[Dr Daniel Poulter (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.