Debates between Simon Clarke and Matt Hancock during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Mon 8th Apr 2019

Access to Medical Cannabis

Debate between Simon Clarke and Matt Hancock
Monday 8th April 2019

(4 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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Yes, I would be very happy to do both those things.

Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Simon Clarke (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Con)
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I commend the Secretary of State for his statement. I, like many others in this House, have had constituents visit me to make powerful, personal cases on the impact they think cannabis oil could have for their children. Will he join me in praising the work of the campaign group End Our Pain, which has done such a good job of highlighting this issue and making sure that we in this House are aware of the situation and of the benefits it can bring?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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I have already paid tribute to the APPG, and today’s urgent question has demonstrated the breadth of concern in this House. Those who are independent of Government need to make sure that they listen to this level of concern. I am certainly determined to do everything I can to try to resolve this issue.