To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to require manufacturers of tampons to publicise the warnings of toxic shock syndrome on the outside of packets.

I have no plans to require manufacturers to put a warning about toxic shock syndrome on the outside of the packet. However, manufacturers of tampons have been asked to label the outside of the packet to advise women to read and retain the leaflet on safety included in the packet. The leaflet warns the user about the risk of toxic shock sydrome, describes the symptoms and advises her to consult a doctor if they occur.