§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue a direction to the Medicines Commission that anti-dandruff preparations and shampoos, especially those containing Selenium, shall be subject to safety procedures, in view of poisonous content and the risk of dermatitis.
§ Mr. AlisonThere is no provision under which my right hon. Friend can issue directions to the Medicines Commission on such matters nor do we see 153W any reason for any special action in relation to the preparations mentioned which are subject to the provisions of the Medicines Act if marketed for use for medicinal purposes.