§ 36. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has considered the report sent to him on the use of biochemic salt as a means of reducing fatigue in the case of men doing heavy work; and whether he has any statement to make on the matter?
§ Mr. GrenfellThis salt is a proprietary article for which wide claims are made by the vendor. In response to representations from an hon. Member of this House I have offered to consider with my technical advisers any medical evidence that may be available, but I have not so far received any such evidence or been able to trace the clinic at which the salt is said to have been tested some years ago.
§ Mr. SmithWill my hon. Friend make further inquiries with regard to the claims made by a clinic a good many years ago, of which I have personal recollection, and try to ascertain what were the actual results obtained in that locality?
§ Mr. GrenfellI am waiting for information. We cannot demand information.
§ Sir Francis FremantleWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that many of these drugs give a stimulating effect at the time but do not last and have a reaction which is detrimental?