HC Deb 20 March 1990 vol 169 c541W
10. Mr. Ken Hargreaves

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has received concerning the abortifacient drug RU486.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Some in favour, some against and nearly as many seeking information.

103. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy not to license for use in the United Kingdom the abortifacient drug RU486.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

All medicinal products in the United Kingdom are subject to the provisions of the Medicines Act 1968. Before licensing any individual product the licensing authority must be satisfied as to its safety, quality and efficacy.

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