§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the notification procedures to medical practitioners on drug safety; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are satisfied that the current procedures for issuing urgent warnings to individual doctors of adverse reactions to drugs are as fast and effective as possible. We will, however, continue to examine closely whether, in the light of improved information technology, we can develop improved ways of communicating quickly with the medical profession.