§ 29. Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the death on 3rd February, 1956, of Ernest Edward Knapton, following upon injections of penicillin at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford; and what 113W guidance he proposes to give to regional hospital boards concerning the use of penicillin.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithYes: and I heard of this with great regret and sympathy. The circumstances were, however, extremely rare and my right hon. Friend does not think there would be any point in giving new general guidance to hospital authorities.