§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what studies his Department has(a) commissioned and (b) received regarding the use of cannabis since its reclassification took place; and if he will place a copy of these studies in the Library. [184868]
§ Caroline Flint[holding answer 16 July 2004]The British Crime Survey provides annual updates on drug use. The Home Office is working closely with police forces to monitor the policing of drug offences since cannabis was reclassified and early figures are encouraging. As more robust data become available, a more thorough assessment of the impact of reclassification will be undertaken.