Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 July 1998. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will establish a public inquiry into the use of Myodil in myelography and into the associated risks of adhesive arachnoiditis.

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will establish a public inquiry into the use of Myodil in myelography and into the associated risks of adhesive arachnoiditis; and if he will make a statement. [52299] Mr. Milburn: We have no plans to hold an inquiry. My noble Friend, the then Minister of State for Health, Baroness Jay, recently held a meeting with the Myodil Action Group. Officials are currently considering the points raised at that meeting.

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