§ Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Health whether his Department has any knowledge of a new drug known as M. and B. 693; whether it has been effectual in the treatment and cure of pneumonia and pneumococcal meningitis; and is this drug available in quantities sufficient to meet 489W the requirements of the public hospitals of the country?
§ Mr. BernaysThe drug referred to has recently been placed on the market and very encouraging results have been reported in the treatment of certain cases of pneumonia and pneumococcal meningitis. I understand that the drug is manufactured in this country and I have no reason to doubt that adequate supplies are available.