§ 18 and 19. Mr. Richard Adamsasked the Minister of Health (1) how far limitations are placed upon prescriptions under the National Health Service in cases of tuberculosis;
(2) what restrictions are placed upon the prescription of cod liver oil and malt by doctors under the National Health Service.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithA general practitioner may prescribe any generally available drug or medicine which he considers necessary for the treatment of tuberculosis. Cod liver oil and malt may be prescribed when it can properly be regarded as a drug for the treatment of a patient.