§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will make inquiries into the claims of those children believed to be damaged by thalidomide who have not yet received compensation;
(2) if he will arrange to meet representatives of the Distillers Company to discuss the problems of those children believed to be damaged by thalidomide who have not yet received compensation.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisAs I know my hon. Friend appreciates, I share his deep concern about these children. I have today written to the Chairman of Distillers Company Limited, asking for further information and offering to make myself available to discuss the problems.