HC Deb 02 November 1995 vol 265 cc453-4W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what have been the results of the prescription and use of neuroleptic drugs for mentally ill people. [39668]

Mr. Bowis

The introduction of neuroleptic drugs has been one of the most significant advances in psychiatry, facilitating the introduction of modern methods of care and enabling many mentally ill people to lead fuller and more productive lives.

Mr. Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people have died following inappropriate prescription or dosage of neuroleptic drugs in each year since 1992–93. [39669]

Mr. Bowis

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Dunfermline, West (Ms Squire) on 27 April,Official Report, column 621.