§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the progress of the cannabis medical trials. [72374]
§ Mr. BattleThe Medical Research Council have invited two research groups to submit full detailed proposals for clinical trials on the potential therapeutic uses of cannabis. These proposals are expected to be submitted in time to undergo peer review and be submitted to MRC's research selection boards for recommendation on funding in October.