Cannabis: Young People
Lords · Question HL11491 · Tabled 31 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Farmer
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the health implications for young people of smoking high-strength cannabis, including psychotic episodes; and what steps they are taking to raise awareness of those implications.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 13 Nov 2025
The Government recognises the clear medical and scientific evidence of the harms of cannabis and is committed to reducing the harm from all illicit drugs. Any illegal drug use, including cannabis, can be harmful, due to both the immediate side-effects and...