§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy towards the treatment of pregnant women by electro-convulsive therapy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleThe medical treatment of a patient is a matter for the clinical judgment of the consultant concerned, in the light of the particular circumstances of each individual case.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what advice he has received on the effect on the foetus of electro-convulsive therapy administered 597W to a mother during (a) the first trimester, (b) the second trimester and (c) the third trimester, respectively; and if he will make a statement.