§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how the Medicines Act operates in respect of traditional homoeopathic medicines; which such medicines have been restricted; what restrictions have been applied in respect of the manufacture and supply of such medicines in granule form; and if he will give the reason for each restriction.
§ Sir George YoungThe general controls applied to medicinal products under the Medicines Act 1968 do not discriminate against homoeopathic medicines or their manufacture or supply. Restrictions on the retail sale or supply of medicines reflect recommendations of the Medicines Commission in the interests of safety. I shall look into any specific details the hon. Member may send me.