John Mann MP was asked by Gordon Brown to make proposals for the next Manifesto on Drugs and Alcohol. This blog is to ask what you think about the issue and influence the outcomes of review. Both Labour and non Labour Party members are welcome to respond.
John Mann was elected the Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw in 2001. In 2002 he established a unique public inquiry in drugs which heard evidence from the police, the local prison, treatment providers, the NHS, schools, churches, employers and addicts and their parents.
John Mann is also author of the Fabian Society pamphlet "The Real Deal: Drugs policy that works" http://fabians.org.uk/publications/policy/mann-drugs-06/
Aim
To discuss Labour’s policy on drugs and alcohol for the next General Election and to suggest three proposals for our Manifesto
Methods
Your meeting should be broken down into small discussion groups (groups of 4-8 people work best); one person should keep notes of the discussion, and one person should report back to the main meeting. Alternatively, you could discuss the questions as one larger group.
Activity
Guide your discussion using all or some of the questions above. Aim to conclude with recommendations that your group agrees with. Encourage people to contribute to the discussion with their views and ideas, and relevant professional or personal experience.