§ Mr. Normantonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the control of the sale of mineralised methylated spirits; and whether there is evidence of young persons becoming addicted to drinking this as a form of alcohol.
§ Dr. OwenI have been asked to reply.
There is no evidence of alcoholic addiction among young people as a result of drinking mineralised methylated spirits; the formulation of this fluid includes a blue dye and other additives to make the alcohol unpalatable.