§ 29. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied with the recorded success in the use of cortisone; and if he will now sponsor its more widespread use in this country.
§ Mr. MarquandThe use of this scarce drug is still under investigation. Its wider use must depend upon greater knowledge of its effects and upon availability of supplies. I hope shortly to provide a little more for use in hospitals.
§ Wing Commander BullusIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware of the recent experiments in this country which have confirmed the successes already obtained in the United States?
§ Mr. MarquandI understand that the Medical Research Council is still continuing this research, and advises that uncontrolled use at present is not desirable in view of the risk of untoward effects.