Poll: Chip Somers gives evidence to MPs on drug addiction

Russell Brand

By Mariam Ghaemi Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:00 AM

THE BOSS of a Suffolk drug and alcohol rehabilitation charity has told MPs the number of people criminalised for possession should be reduced.

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Chip Somers, chief executive of Focus 12 in Bury St Edmunds, gave evidence before the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee as part of a drugs policy inquiry.

But a Suffolk MP last night said he believed the current laws were proportionate and adequate.

Bury St Edmunds MP David Ruffley said he disagreed with Mr Somers stance over reducing the number of people arrested for carrying drugs - but backed his comments on how people with dependency problems should be treated.

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Poll: Chip Somers gives evidence to MPs on drug addiction