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Scotland: Selkirk man's cannabis plea goes up in smoke Andrew Keddie Selkirk Weekend Advertiser Friday 31 Jul 2009 At a public meeting in Melrose on Tuesday hosted by Mr Salmond and his cabinet, Jim Gibson of Bleachfield Road expressed his frustration at having settled down last week to watch the Made in Scotland tartan special, which was sponsored by the Scottish Government's Homecoming promotion. "What we got instead was an episode of The Bill," said SNP activist Mr Gibson. "This has been happening year after year. When, oh when, will we in the Borders be given the opportunity, enjoyed by the rest of our nation, of watching programmes made in Scotland and about Scotland?" Mr Salmond sympathised, reminding the audience the tartan show, hosted by Taggart actor John Michie, had attracted excellent viewing figures. "I will go to Tyne Tees to talk about their scheduling ... to ensure people in this part of Scotland get the chance to see the programmes they should," said Mr Salmond. "Our cultural vibrancy needs outlets ... and this will happen when we have the normal powers of an independent nation. Having said that, I like The Bill and believe we should have the chance to see it as well." At the same meeting, attended by around 300 Borderers, Dougie Purves from Selkirk wondered if a government committed to truth, justice and freedom had any plans to "lift the prohibition" on cannabis. Health minister Nicola Sturgeon said issues surrounding cannabis were not clear-cut, but she claimed there was compelling evidence its use could cause significant mental health problems and lead to further addictions. "At a time we are trying to get our young people to stop smoking and encourage a healthier relationship with alcohol, I think it would be sending the wrong message if we tried to legalise it (cannabis]. Justice secretary Kenny McCaskill highlighted the impotence of the Scottish Government over the key areas of drugs and firearms control, which are both reserved to Westminster – and happen to be the main topics of the aforementioned cop show. Although he had set up a serious crimes taskforce, he said Scotland should have powers over "these issues that matter". http://www.selkirkweekendadvertiser.co.uk/selkirknews/Selkirk-mans-cannabis-plea-goes.5509517.jp
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