§ 94. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the makers of the Rotor tablets claim curative qualities for this product; and whether, in view of the conflict of medical opinion between his medical advisers and those of the firm, he will permit a large-scale test to be made in a number of the larger hospitals, as requested by the firm concerned.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithThe claims made by the manufacturers of this product are not, I understand, accepted by the competent authorities in the country of origin. My right hon. Friend would not, therefore, feel justified in arranging such a test as is suggested by the hon. Member.
§ 104. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Health whether he will now reconsider his decision not to remove the restriction on the import of Rotor tablets from Holland, in view of the relief that many people suffering from peptic ulcers receive from these tablets, and the fact that there is a volume of medical opinion in favour of the extensive use of them.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Durham (Mr. Grey) on 28th February.