§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has now received concerning the over-prescribing of a drug, the name of which has been supplied to him; how many complained of the side effects of the drug and of withdrawal symptons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI have assumed that the hon. Member is referring to the drug Lorazepam, the constituent of Ativan. I have received no further representations about this drug since the reply I gave to the hon. Member on 31 October at column1110.