§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what new medical evidence has become available on thalidomide damage since the Marre report; what evaluation he has made of it; and if he has any proposals to ask the Distillers Company to reconsider claims for compensation in the light of this evidence.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend received some medical evidence relating to two young women who claim they were damaged by the drug thalidomide. We are considering that evidence and shall write to the right hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.