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Medical cannabis OK, says minister

Law hasn't changed on cannabis - Quayle

The Island’s Health Minister says he doesn’t oppose cannabis being used to treat patients – as long as it’s on medical advice and from a reputable pharmaceutical company.

This morning in the House of Keys, Howard Quayle was asked about his department’s stance on medical cannabis.

Mr Quayle told South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft there were circumstances under which the drug or its derivatives can be useful.

But he also had a warning for those rushing out to grow their own:

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