Clause 19 - Offences in connection with power to enter and inspect
Health Bill
3:00 pm
Andrew Murrison (Shadow Minister, Health; Westbury, Conservative)
There is very little with which we could take issue in the clause, as it is reasonably technical. However, I seek the Minister’s clarification. As I understand it, the clause would give penalties similar to those outlined in section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 in respect of a failure to allow access to the relevant person to commercial premises that have to do with controlled drugs. If the Minister were able to confirm that the penalties and the offences that are set out in the clause are similar to, and comparable with, section 23 of the 1971 Act, we would be content.