Petition · past parliament
Introduce hypothecated tax to support NHS by regulated distribution of cannabis.
Closed
59 signatures
What the petition asks
The NHS needs far more money funded from central government in order to continue to provide for everyone's physical and mental health needs in the U.K.
Evidence from some states in the US including Colorado demonstrate that legislative amendments regarding cannabis have produce substantial revenue.
Evidence from some states in the US including Colorado demonstrate that legislative amendments regarding cannabis have produce substantial revenue.
Colorado has an geographical area similar to the United Kingdom with a population of 5 million, similar in size to Scotland. The Colorado Department of Revenue began collecting data in February 2014. In 2017 over $247 Million was raised. The total economic impact has been calculated at over $1.5 Billion.
Please refer to website link:
www.colorado.gov/pacific/revenue/colorado-marijuana-tax-data
Please refer to website link:
www.colorado.gov/pacific/revenue/colorado-marijuana-tax-data
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
59
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Nov 2018
Closed
2 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.