§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment Sir Donald Acheson has made of the390W plant alkaloid Castanospermine, as a possible treatment for certain forms of AIDS, in the light of clinical tests at St. Mary's hospital in London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorI understand that there have been some in vitro tests involving derivatives of Castanospermine, but none involving patients. If the hon. Member would like more information he may wish to approach the Medical Research Council.