§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider setting up an investigation into the usage of powerful beta-blocking drugs on such occasions as examinations when a false sense of calmness is apparently produced.
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§ Dr. VaughanNo. Beta-blocking drugs are available on prescription only, and some are licensed for the treatment of anxiety. Their usage for this purpose is a matter for the clinical judgment of doctors.