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Written question asked by Emma Lewell (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Mefloquine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that missing medical records on the use of Lariam by armed forces personnel are (a) located and (b) provided to those personnel.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence is not aware of any issues concerning missing medical records on the use of Lariam (mefloquine) by Armed Forces personnel. The Department can additionally confirm there are no outstanding requests for any medical records where a person believes they have been prescribed Lariam (mefloquine).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77520
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed forces Medical records Mefloquine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk