HC Deb 16 December 1968 vol 775 c260W
110. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to stop the issue of methedrine in powder form.

Mr. Ennals

I am not aware that it is issued in this form. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Home Affairs and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services would be glad to consider any relevant evidence which my hon. Friend may have.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of continuing danger of the use of methedrine for unauthorised purposes, he will now take steps to prevent its use.

Mr. Ennals

The voluntary arrangements introduced two moths ago, initially for a period of a year, were designed to prevent the misuse of methedrine in injectable form. We have no reason to think that they are not proving generally effective.