HC Deb 01 February 1989 vol 146 c283W
Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will initiate discussions with the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry and organisations representing doctors and patients regarding a no-fault drug damage compensation scheme.

Mr. Mellor

[holding answer 31 January 1989]: We have no plans to do so.

Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received supporting no-fault compensation for those people damaged by prescribed drugs or those given under medical supervision.

Mr. Mellor

[holding answer 31 January 1989]: Only those in which the right hon. Member himself has taken part.