§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will add Piz Buin Creme Extreme No. 6 to those substances that can be prescribed under the National Health Service for the treatment of xeroderma pigmentosum.
§ Dr. VaughanThe Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances, the independent body of professional experts which advises the health Departments and the medical profession in which circumstances certain foods and toilet preparations may be prescribed at NHS expense by a family doctor because they have the characteristics of a drug, has been asked to consider Piz Buin Creme Extreme No. 6 for the condition mentioned. I understand from the chairman of the advisory committee that a recommendation on the preparation is likely soon.