HL Deb 25 February 2003 vol 645 c25WA
Lord Walton of Detchant

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make available lactase tablets on prescription under the National Health Service in view of the benefit claimed by patients with lactose intolerance who use them regularly.[HL1753]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

We have no plans to make lactase tablets available on the National Health Service following advice from the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances.