§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress the special committee to review the information available on the risk of immunisation procedures is making; and when he expects to be able to publish their findings.
§ Dr. OwenAs I indicated in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Walsall, South (Mr. George) on 16th July, arrangements have been made for an early meeting. As the subcommittee will need to study detailed reports and may recommend further studies I cannot at present say when its findings will be complete.
§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress the Royal Commission on Compensation and Civil liability is making in its consideration of the question of compensation for vaccine damage; and when he expects to receive their report.
§ Dr. OwenThe Royal Commission is receiving evidence about vaccine damage402W which is being considered. It still has a great deal of work to do, and it is not yet possible to give a firm date, by which it can be expected to report.