Insulin Supplies

HC Deb 05 May 1949 vol 464 cc64-5W

35. Mr. Bramall

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the serious effect of the fall in meat imports on the manufacture of insulin; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure continued supplies of this drug.

Mr. Bevan

No. Imports of pancreas for manufacture of insulin have not been affected by any fall in meat imports.