Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 3) Order 2015 Debate
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Oliver Heald
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Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 3) Order 2015
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Sir Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire) (Con)
I notice in the explanatory notes that this drug and its particular effects first came to light in the Edinburgh area, and that there was a need for a temporary order because of the damage caused as a result of it being used as an injecting drug of choice, with a high risk of bacterial infection and local tissue damage. Is there any evidence that the order will protect young people and drug users in Scotland from the harmful effects? Is it an example of the UK Government taking action that is very helpful to people in that part of the United Kingdom?