§ Mr. Ian Stewartasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consultations he has had with the veterinary profession and the manufacturer of the narcotic drug Immobilon before withdrawing the product.
§ Mr. StrangThe licences for the drug Immobilon were temporarily suspended on 18th June, on the advice of the Veterinary Products Committee and pending an immediate review of all available evidence relating to the drug's safety in use. Neither the veterinary profession nor the manufacturer were consulted before the decision was taken.