Mother of Billy Caldwell calls for medicinal cannabis to be legalised

The transcript discusses a critical situation at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, highlighting the government's response to a life-threatening condition. It emphasizes the effectiveness of the treatment received by a patient named Billy, who has been discharged. The speaker calls for immediate access to medication for all affected families and demands that the health department, rather than the Home Office, take responsibility for providing this access. The urgency of the situation is stressed, with a call for a meeting within 24 hours to address the issue, as children are suffering and dying.

What was the initial reaction of the government to the crisis at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital?

• They ignored the situation.

• They took immediate action.

• They postponed the response.

• They sought international help.

What does Billy's discharge from the hospital signify?

• The treatment was ineffective.

• The treatment was effective.

• The hospital was overcrowded.

• The government intervened too late.

Why is it crucial for all affected families to have access to the same medication?

• To ensure equality in healthcare.

• To promote medical research.

• To reduce hospital costs.

• To increase hospital visits.

Which department is suggested to take responsibility for providing access to medicine?

• The Home Office

• The Education Department

• The Health Department

• The Finance Department

What is the urgency expressed in the final section regarding the meeting?

• It should happen within a week.

• It should happen within 24 hours.

• It should happen within a month.

• It should happen within a year.