HC Deb 13 May 1998 vol 312 cc151-2W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action he proposes to reduce the use of antibiotics within the health service. [41616]

Mr. Milburn

The Standing Medical Advisory Committee is reviewing the clinical use of antibiotics. It is due to report in July. We shall also be taking account of the recommendations of the recent report of the House of Lords Committee on Science and Technology into antibiotic resistance.