§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the research initiatives involving cannabis which have been granted a licence. [24326]
§ Mr. George Howarth[holding answer 21 January 1998]: The information requested is as follows:
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Research initiative Current licences Professor A. Smith, University of Oxford Medical—effect of delta-9-THC and cannabis on the bladder reflex Mr. D. Todd, James Paget Hospital Medical—investigation claims of therapeutic benefits of cannabis Dr. R. Pertwee, University of Aberdeen Medical—neuropharmacology of cannabinoids Dr. G. Hall, De Montfort University Studies in Pharmacology
Research initiative Dr. D. Harvey, University of Oxford Studies in Pharmacology Professor F. Evans, University of London Studies in Pharmacology Professor M. Rubenstein, Liverpool John Moores University Studies in Pharmacology Professor P. Redfern, University of Bath Studies in Pharmacology Dr. R. Morgan, University of Sunderland Studies in Pharmacology Dr. K. Brain, University of Wales Studies in Pharmacology Dr. J. Smart, University of Portsmouth Studies in Pharmacology Dr. P. Dewick, University of Nottingham Studies in Pharmacology Dr. G. Lockwood, University of Manchester Studies in Pharmacology Mr. M. Aitken, University of Brighton Studies in Pharmacology Dr. P. Houghton, Kings College London Studies in Pharmacology Professor R. Richards, The Robert Gordon University Studies in Pharmacology Dr. C. Hunter, University of The West of England Studies in Forensic Science Dr. M. Cole, University of Strathclyde Studies in Forensic Science Professor D. Cowan, Kings College London Drugs Testing Expired licences Dr. G. M. Stern, Middlesex Hospital Medical—effects of cannabis on Parkinson's Disease Dr. P. Taylor, Bethlem Hospital Medical—effects of cannabis on psychosis Dr. A. Holdcroft, Hammersmith Hospital Medical—effects of cannabis on familial Mediterranean fever
§ Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what research has been undertaken by the Government into the legalisation of cannabis following the report of the Wootton Commission. [24769]
§ Mr. George HowarthOver the 30 years since the Wootton Commission published its report, the Home Office has undertaken studies of prevalence of cannabis (and other drug) misuse and attitudes towards legalising illicit drugs. I understand from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health that, although his Department has not recently commissioned basic research in this area, his officials, including professionals, are keeping the available research into the risks and medical use of cannabis under review.