§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any evidence of doctors overprescribing Temazepam, Temgesics, Diazepam and Lorazepam tablets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have no evidence which suggests that doctors in general are prescribing greater quantities
16 and 17 year olds1 in School2 or Full-time Non-advanced Further Education 16 years olds 17 year olds Number Percentage of 16 year olds Number Percentage of 17 year olds 1978–79 41,600 46 19,000 21 1986–87 46,500 56 26,000 31 1 Age at 31 December of session. 2 Excludes those leaving on attaining school leaving age at the end of the first term.