HC Deb 25 October 1962 vol 664 cc185-6W
Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health if he has yet received a report from his Standing Medical Advisory Committee on the question of controlling the introduction of new drugs, establishing standards for clinical trials and safeguarding the public against avoidable dangers.

Mr. Powell

No, but I expect shortly to receive interim advice.

Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health what investigations he is carrying out into possible teratogenic effects of the tetracycline group of drugs; and whether this question has been referred to his Standing Medical Advisory Committee.

Mr. Powell

None; no.