§ 23. Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has considered the reserved judgment in the case of Regina v. Goodchild; and whether he has decided to take action on the matter in relation to the present brief of the Working Group on Cannabis and in relation to those previously convicted of possession, supply, intent to supply, importation or exportation of cannabis leaves.
§ Dr. SummerskillA further conviction on 3rd March of possession of a cannabinol derivative, which is a controlled drug found in the leaves of the cannabis plant, is the subject of an appeal and we are, therefore, unable to make a statement at this time.