§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total cost of drugs used within the health service in 1961–62; and what proportion of this expenditure was incurred on drugs manufactured in Scotland.
§ Mr. NobleThe cost of drugs used in the family doctor service and the hospital service in Scotland in 1961–62 was approximately £7½ million; information as to the proportion spent on drugs manufactured in Scotland is not available.
§ Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the drugs dexedrine and drimonil in the form of pills are being peddled among young people in Glasgow; and if he will take steps to deal with this practice.
§ Mr. NobleI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given today to the hon. Member for Dunbartonshire, East (Mr. Bence).