Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Ian Murray Excerpts
Thursday 7th September 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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In the UK we have always been very clear: we do not believe that permission to use drugs is of any benefit whatsoever, and we will continue to make every effort to reduce drug offending and to encourage people to get clean from drugs.

Ian Murray Portrait Ian Murray (Edinburgh South) (Lab)
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May we have a statement from the Government on when they plan to reconvene the Joint Ministerial Committee, so that devolved Administrations can be fully involved and consulted on the Brexit process?

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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There is a great deal of consultation going on, as the hon. Gentleman knows, between the devolved Administrations and the Westminster Government. That will continue, and there will be plenty of opportunities for further consultation in the weeks and months ahead.