HC Deb 14 December 1967 vol 756 cc618-9
30. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce regulations to control the use of hormones in beauty preparations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Taverne

My right hon. Friend is awaiting the recommendations of the Poisons Board on this matter.

Mrs. Butler

Is my hon. Friend aware that there is a good deal of concern about these preparations, some of which may be completely useless, and therefore misleading, and others which may have a health risk, especially for older women with hormone susceptibility? Could he get the report and act on it as quickly as possible?

Mr. Taverne

I am aware that there has been disquiet, particularly about one preparation known as "Beauty Bust", which was advertised under the title of "Bust Beauty Yours", Mr. Speaker. There is a dispute about that particular product and we will certainly act as soon as we have the report of the Board.