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Written Question · S1W-13054 · Session 1

Whether it intends to take any action in relation to any general practitioners who are administering single measles vaccinations and, if so…

Answered Asked by Lloyd Quinan SNP Lodged 2 Feb 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to take any action in relation to any general practitioners who are administering single measles vaccinations and, if so, what action will be taken.

The answer

Answered by Susan Deacon on 19 Mar 2001 · 45 days after it was lodged, 31 days after it was due

The regulation and safety of medicines is a reserved matter. The importation and supply of unlicensed single measles vaccine is controlled and restricted under the Medicines for Human Use (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Regulations 1994 and the Medicines (Standard Provisions for Licences and Certificates) Amendment Regulations 1999. Proceedings may be brought against anyone in breach of these regulations.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-13054 by reference.