§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what proposals he has to designate tampons as a sterile product similar to medical dressings; [26532]
(2) what proposals he has to reintroduce the Tampon (Safety) Bill; [26522]
(3) if he will bring forward proposals to improve the safety of tampons. [26531]
§ Mr. HoramSince 1984, the Association of Sanitary Protection Manufacturers has operated a voluntary prior notification scheme for tampons. Under the scheme, all new products are submitted to the Department of Health for assessment of their safety. I have no proposals to introduce a tampon safety Bill.