HC Deb 20 July 1981 vol 9 cc25-6W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what research work in Scotland is being carried out into the foetal alcohol syndrome; and if his Department is sponsoring such research.

Mr. Fairgrieve

My Department's information is limited to medical research projects supported from funds allocated by the Secretary of State. None of these relates to the foetal alcohol syndrome and no applications for research support have been submitted in this field. Any such application would be considered on its merits.