§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what researches have been made by his Department into the properties of the drug L-Dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease; and with what result.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyNone. I am advised, however, that there is evidence suggesting that L-Dopa is efficacious in the treatment of some forms of Parkinson's disease. The Medical Research Council has arranged clinical trials of the drug which are continuing. As regards submission to the Committee on Safety of Drugs, I would refer the right hon. Member to my reply on 8th December to the hon. Member for Torrington.—[Vol. 793, c.10.]