HC Deb 15 February 1983 vol 37 c132W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, together with the Health Education Council, he will take steps to increase the public's appreciation of the principle that it is never possible to produce and market a drug that is entirely safe.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I take every opportunity of doing so in public statements. The task of improving public understanding of these matters is best undertaken by the doctor or pharmacist when a patient is prescribed or sold a drug.