§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that drugs have been lost by children after collection from chemists; if he will review the existing law of Scotland in relation to children being allowed to collect these, sometimes lethal, drugs from chemists; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI do not think there is a case for imposing a statutory limitation on the collection of prescriptions by children from pharmacies. I believe that chemists generally act responsibly in this matter and exercise discretion, having regard to the nature of the drugs being supplied and the age of the children collecting them.