SEROXAT

Early day motion 568, tabled 5 February 2004 by Paul Flynn (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House expresses concern at the tragic deaths associated with the anti-depressant drug Seroxat and the news that GlaxoSmithKline suppressed news of two 1998 studies that demonstrated that the drug was no more effective than placebos; notes with alarm the Department of Health's view that Seroxat can make the symptoms of depression more severe and the decision of a court that Seroxat was responsible for a change in the behaviour of a man who took his own life and that of his family; and calls for a full investigation of the conduct of GlaxoSmithKline who appear to have put their private greed before public safety.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 19, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.