§ Lord HOUGHTON of SOWERBYasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the drug reserpine has been assigned a positive classification as a carcinogenic substance in this country; and whether it is still widely used in medical treatment.
§ Lord CULLEN of ASHBOURNEAn association between reserpine and breast cancer has been suggested but remains unresolved. The use of the drug
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It is not intended to consult the dependent territories respecting their adherence until a definite decision on United Kingdom ratification has been made. While we support the aims of the convention, we have no immediate intention to ratify it because of the financial implications.