HC Deb 24 November 1982 vol 32 cc495-6W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for dundee, West, Official Report, 27 October, c. 435, if he will make a statement on the use of Verapamil and Nifedipine in the treatment of hypertension.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I have apologised to the hon. Member for an error in my reply of 27 October.—[Vol. 29, c.435.] The product licence for Nifedipine has recently been varied to extend the indications for use to the treatment of hypertension, and that for Verapamil to moderate and renal hypertension.