The health and social care minister says he is personally opposed to the decriminalisation of cannabis - but he admits it's 'up to the wider world' to prompt a political debate on the issue.
Howard Quayle outlined his stance in the House of Keys on Tuesday.
Last month, Chief Minister Allan Bell called for a rethink over cannabis and said many nations were considering a fresh approach in the way they deal with illegal substances.
However, Ramsey MHK Leonard Singer questioned that stance and said contradictory viewpoints were emerging from the health department.
Mr Quayle said it was natural for medical professionals to have differing viewpoints:Clip 1
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