Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many cases of injurious baby nappy-rash have been reported to him, arising from the use of noxious substances in certain ointment on sale in the Hornchurch-Romford area; and what steps he intends to take.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI have no information other than a report in the British Medical Journal of 30th April of a case of Pink Disease diagnosed at Oldchurch Hospital and attributed to the use of dilute ammoniated mercury ointment. Under the Poisons Rules the retail sale of the ointment is restricted to pharmacies; if any further evidence suggests the need for a more stringent control of retail sale I would consider the desirability of bringing it to the attention of the Poisons Board.