HC Deb 14 June 1976 vol 913 c42W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many deaths were caused by drug dependence on barbiturates in the years 1970 and 1974.

Dr. Owen

I am not able to provide more information on deaths from misuse of barbiturates than was given in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton, West, (Mrs. Taylor) on 17th May.—[Vol. 911, c.421–2.]