§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research he has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into the cancer risks associated with mineral hydrocarbons; and if he will list the conclusion of this research. [20695]
§ Mr. HoramThere has been no recent research commissioned or evaluated by the Department of Health into the cancer risks associated with mineral hydrocarbons.
§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list those medicines containing mineral hydrocarbons which are sold across the counter at pharmacies. [20696]
§ Mr. MaloneThere are 79 licensed medicinal products containing mineral hydrocarbons as the active constituent that may be supplied at pharmacies without prescription. A list of these medicines will be placed in the Library shortly.