John Grady

John Grady

Labour — Glasgow East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 January 2026

Debate

Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Contribution

Does the hon. Gentleman accept that one of the key purposes of a consumption room is to reduce harm to people who would, in any event, consume the substances in question? In Glasgow, we have had significant problems with needle-borne viruses, infections and illness, so it is only morally right to help these people, as they struggle with their addictions, to consume in a safe way. Otherwise, people lose their loved ones, their mothers and fathers, and their sons and daughters. It is a question of compassion.

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