Results 1-5 of 5 for smoking speaker:Charles Clarke
- Regulation of Cannabis (19 Jan 2006)
Charles Clarke: ...said, but I hope he agrees that, as I said in my statement, the goal of Government policy should be to reduce consumption of all drugs, legal or illegal. That should be the test. Our measures on smoking in public places, on taxation of alcohol consumption and on advertising the effects of consumption are right and in accordance with that. Our criteria must be based on how we drive down...
- Written Answers — Home Department: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jan 2006)
Charles Clarke: ...163; million 1997–98 Campaigns included recruitment of special constables, fire safety, absent voting and electoral registration 1.4 1998–99 Campaigns included smoke alarms, recruitment of special constables, crime partnerships and electoral registration 1.8 1999–2000 Campaigns included chip pan safety, fire safety, recruitment of...
- Criminal Justice and Police Bill: After Clause 37 (10 May 2001)
Mr Charles Clarke: ...is currently an offence for the occupier or manager of premises knowingly to allow illegal drugs to be produced or supplied on them. However, liability for the use of illegal drugs extends only to smoking cannabis or opium. That reflects the drug misuse patterns that prevailed when the Act was introduced. We believe that Lords amendment No. 15 will play an important part in updating the...
- Fire Stations (Wirral) (28 Mar 2001)
Mr Charles Clarke: ...Friend's remarks about fire prevention being complementary, not an alternative to fire safety, are absolutely correct, and represent the Government's position. He refers to the absurdity of having smoke alarms and no fire stations, but that is not our aspiration; the two must go side by side. We should not undervalue the important role that community fire safety can play in our approach....
- Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Police Bill: New Clause 6 - Police directions stopping the harassment etc of a person in his home (6 Mar 2001)
Mr Charles Clarke: ...said, we regulate animal testing against higher standards than any other country in the world, which I think is both important and right. If, for example, the question whether forcing beagles to smoke cigarettes was appropriate were to arise now, it would be a matter for Parliament and regulation, and would not be a reason for an individual to go and smash someone's head in—it is as...