§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) when the Committee on Safety of Medicines last evaluated the use of the drug Epilim, valproic acid; and what was its findings;
(2) whether there have been any changes in the section of the data for Epilim, valproic acid, since 1980;
(3) how many deaths have been reported for each of the past five years of person suffering from epilepsy who have been prescribed the drug, Epilim, valproic acid;
(4) whether the Committee on Safety of Medicines has had consultations with the United States Committee on Drugs concerning the use of the drug Epilim, valproic acid; and what were the results;
(5) whether he will instigate a public inquiry into the use of the drug Epilim, valproic acid.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.