Rt. Hon. John F. Spellar MP

2nd November 2009

Warley MP John Spellar has weighed into the row about the sacking by Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, of his drugs adviser.

 John Spellar MP said:-

“Alan Johnson is right and there is an important democratic principle at stake.  Advisers and officials can give their views and ignore public opinion, but Ministers and MPs are answerable to the voters.  Outside advice is useful, but ultimately we have to answer to the public and I think the public are clear in their opposition to a free for all on drugs.  If someone has a different view they should put themselves up for election.”