HC Deb 05 March 1980 vol 980 c246W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has yet appointed a successor to Sir Eric Scowan as chairman of the Committee on Safety of Medicines.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Abraham Goldberg as chairman with effect from 1 July 1980 and to take this opportunity of paying tribute to the long and invaluable service rendered by Sir Eric Scowen.