HL Deb 21 February 1996 vol 569 cc78-9WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether they have set a time limit for the transfer of the reporting of human suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to another agency.

Lord Lucas

No. A number of options arc being considered for the future arrangements for reporting human suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines. A decision will he taken and any changes implemented as quickly as possible.

The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consider a single agency to whom human suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines and pesticide incidents affecting human health are reported.

Lord Lucas

A number of options are being considered for the future arrangements for the reporting of human suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines.