Psychoactive Substances Bill [Lords] Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Psychoactive Substances Bill [Lords]

Pete Wishart Excerpts
Monday 19th October 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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I do not understand this argument, and I do not know whether the shadow Minister does. If someone is buying a product that is illegal, that will be illegal. If they are selling a product that is illegal, that will be illegal. We will not criminalise a small group of people—

Pete Wishart Portrait Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) (SNP)
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If you get it for free, is that all right?

Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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The hon. Gentleman makes a comment when he is not even in the Chamber—he should know better, as he has been here long enough.