§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance is issued by her Department to general practitioners concerning the treatment of patients with tranquilliser addiction.
§ Dr. MawhinneyDetailed advice on the prescribing of benzodiazepines issued by the Committee on the Safety of Medicines is given in the British National Formulary which is issued free to all doctors. This advice contains a withdrawal protocol for general practitioners to help patients reduce their dependency gradually.