HC Deb 14 March 1944 vol 398 cc1-2
1. Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is in a position to make a statement regarding the discovery at the Glasgow Royal Technical College of a new anti-bacterial method of treating burning whether caused by acids or by fire.

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. T. Johnston)

I am informed that Professor Todd and his assistants at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, in collaboration with the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, have produced a formula for a cream for use as a skin disinfectant and as a first-aid treatment for burns. While I understand that claims recently made for this prepara- tion in the Press go much further than those responsible for the formula would desire, I am advised that Professor Todd and his staff have performed a valuable public service in evolving this exceedingly helpful formula. It was described in the "British Medical Journal" of 4th March, 1944, in a letter from Dr. Leonard Colebrook, who was sent to Glasgow by the Medical Research Council to undertake investigations. I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

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