§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if the drug RU 486, produced by Roussel, is to be made freely available in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorRU 486, like other medicinal products, may not be marketed in the United Kingdom without a product licence. At the present time there is no such licence in respect of this product.
§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received concerning the drug RU486; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorIn the past 12 months we have received 10 representations about the drug RU486. Four were in favour of its introduction, three against and three sought information.