HC Deb 23 April 1956 vol 551 cc112-3W
29. Mr. Kershaw

asked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the death on 3rd February, 1956, of Ernest Edward Knapton, following upon injections of penicillin at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford; and what guidance he proposes to give to regional hospital boards concerning the use of penicillin.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

Yes: and I heard of this with great regret and sympathy. The circumstances were, however, extremely rare and my right hon. Friend does not think there would be any point in giving new general guidance to hospital authorities.