HC Deb 23 July 1962 vol 663 cc106-7W
30. Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Health if he will ensure that doctors are supplied with adequate information about the safety of new drugs before prescribing them through the National Health Service.

Mr. Powell

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply today to the hon. Member for Coventry, North (Mr. Edelman) and other hon. Members.

Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the prevailing uncertainty over the effects of drugs on pregnant women, he will appoint a small committee to consider the desirability of taking powers to enable him to issue early restrictions on the prescription of sedatives and anti-sickness drugs for such people.

Mr. Powell

No.

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