§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with pharmaceutical companies in respect of the British medical Association's report on the therapeutic uses of cannabis; and if he will make a statement. [24836]
§ Mr. BoatengWe have had no official discussions with pharmaceutical companies in respect of the British Medical Association's report on the therapeutic uses of cannabis. However, the Home Office and the Medicines Control Agency have always indicated that they are prepared to look at well founded research proposals in this area.