Hormone pregnancy drugs cause damage to babies

Title

Hormone pregnancy drugs cause damage to babies

Genre

Interview

TX Date

6 Jun 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:54

Description

Labour MP Jack Ashley on damage to babies caused by hormone pregnancy test drugs. Ashley has called repeatedly for a public inquiry into why there has been no official warning in relation to the drugs and expects victims to seek compensation. Ashley will be speaking to Health Minister Roland Moyle about the issue. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jack Ashley

Keywords

Health; Pregnancy; Drugs; Disabilities; Public inquiries; Parents; Roland Moyle; Disabled children; Adverse effects; Safety of drugs; Pregnancy tests; Sensory impairments

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