§ 06. Mr. Ashleyasked the Prime Minister what communications he has received about thalidomide children; and what replies he has sent.
§ The Prime MinisterApart from three letters from the hon. Gentleman to which I have replied, I have received a letter from the right hon. Lady the Member for Blackburn (Mrs. Castle). An acknowledgment has been sent and the points within the Government's responsibility which she raised are being urgently investigated. Several letters from members of the public have also been received, to which acknowledgments have been sent, and the points which they contain are being examined.