HC Deb 06 November 1973 vol 863 cc157-8W
Sir John Hall

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the work- ing party set up by the Medicines Commission to investigate the extent of the dangers and injuries caused to children accidentally swallowing medicines or household chemicals is likely to report; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

I understand that the working party has met three times and is making good progress but it is not possible to predict when it will report. It is considering all aspects of the presentation of medicines in relation to child safety, but not of household chemicals, which are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department.