§ 124. Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the progress made to date by the expert working group set up to assess the work of Mr. Barry Richardson's research into cot deaths.
§ 125. Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the progress made to date by the expert working group set up to assess the work of Mr. Barry Richardson's research into cot deaths.
§ 126. Ms. ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the progress made to date by the expert working group set up to assess the work of Mr. Barry Richardson's research into cot deaths.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe expert working group set up by the chief medical officer on 9 March was asked to consider and report on the work done by Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Richardson, together with the findings of the laboratory of the Government chemist and any other data; and make any necessary recommendations. He has asked the group to report as soon as possible and will make public its findings.
The experts are working towards a report with commendable speed. The group first met on 3 April and studied Mr. Richardson's then latest paper and other evidence; it met again on 3 May to hear from individuals and associations, with important information, one of whom was Mr. Barry Richardson. It will next meet on 20 June.