Written questions by Reid.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of Bedrocan oil.

Bedrocan oils are a range of unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use. These products have not been assessed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for safety, quality, or efficacy, or assessed by National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for clinical and cost effectiveness.Bedrocan, and other unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use, are available from independent providers across the United Kingdom, regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use can only be prescribed by, or under the direction of, a clinician on the General Medical Council Specialist Register. Prescribers of unlicensed medicines have increase medico-legal responsibilities and are responsible for the quality and availability of the medicine prescribed.These products are not routinely prescribed on the National Health Service, as clinical guidelines from the NICE demonstrate a clear need for further evidence on the safety and effectiveness of unlicensed cannabis-based medicines to support prescribing decisions.The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has issued two calls for research proposals and a highlight notice on medicinal cannabis. Manufacturers, including those for Bedrocan oils, are responsible for generating evidence to support the use of these products and to seek regulatory approval. The Government encourages manufacturers to do so and offers scientific and research advice from the MHRA and the NIHR.

How many people living at the Bruce Hotel in East Kilbride have been granted asylum in the past 12 months.

The Home Office publishes data on asylum in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. Data on grants at initial decision is published in table Asy_D02 of the ‘Asylum applications, initial decisions and resettlement detailed datasets’. The lat...

What the (a) age, (b) gender and (c) country of origin is of asylum seekers living at the Bruce Hotel in East Kilbride.

For the safety and security of residents and staff at its accommodation sites, the Home Office does not publish detail of each site in use.However, data on the number of supported asylum seekers in accommodation, by local authority and accommodation type,...

What the average length of time is for asylum seekers to spend in the Bruce Hotel in East Kilbride.

For the safety and security of residents and staff at its accommodation sites, the Home Office does not publish detail of each site in use.However, data on the number of supported asylum seekers in accommodation, by local authority and accommodation type,...

How many residents are accommodated at the Bruce Hotel in East Kilbride.

For the safety and security of residents and staff at its accommodation sites, the Home Office does not publish detail of each site in use.However, data on the number of supported asylum seekers in accommodation, by local authority and accommodation type,...

What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create defence jobs in Scotland.

Scotland’s defence industry is vital to the UK’s security and economy. The newly published Defence Industrial Strategy is clear that this government will prioritise UK-based defence firms, including those in Scotland.As part of Brand Scotland, I have been...

What steps she is taking to support victims of sex trafficking.

Sex trafficking is a truly terrible crime. Those who’ve endured it are some of the bravest people I’ve ever met. Victims of modern slavery in England and Wales receive tailored support, through the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract, to help rebuild thei...

What steps he plans to take to help resolve the industrial dispute with OCS at his Department's East Kilbride office.

Abercrombie House is a Government Property Agency (GPA) run building occupied by the FCDO. The GPA provides all facilities management services through several contracts including the contract with OCS. No individuals taking strike action are directly empl...