§ Sir David KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what information she has concerning the extent to which herbal medicines are banned in each of the other member countries of the European community; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleLike the United Kingdom, other European Community member states restrict or ban the use of certain herbal ingredients which present potential safety concerns. We keep in close contact with other214W countries over safety issues and take action where necessary to protect public health.
§ Sir David KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health in what form, when, through what procedures, and subject to what consent by the House she proposes to bring forward the proposed Medicines for Human Use (Marketing Authorisations, Pharmacovigilance and Related Matters) Regulations.
§ Mr. SackvilleWe intend to lay the proposed regulations before the House shortly subject to resolving outstanding issues. The regulations will be subject to the negative resolution procedure.