HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 c5W
71. Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Minister of Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent condemnation by the World Health Organisation of the over-use of tranquiliser drugs; and if he is aware that these drugs are being prescribed on a markedly increased scale in the National Health Service; and what steps he proposes to take in this matter.

Mr. Vosper

Yes. While responsibility for prescribing must rest with the doctor I shall shortly be issuing an edition of Prescribers Notes summarising the latest available information on treatment with these drugs.