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Professor Rolf Bass
Head of Human Medicines Evaluation Unit
European Medicines Evaluation Agency
7 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf
LONDON E14 4HB

14 July 1998

Dear Professor Bass,

When we met recently, I said I would get back to you about what I see as problems with antidepressants of the Valium kind. I have now been able to think about the matters explained in your letter of 23 June, (Ref 21738/98), and have prepared a note (enclosed) which is shortly to be posted on our website. I hope you will feel able to inform me promptly if you disagree with any of the following interpretations; I would be happy to elaborate.

In your letter you mention that the new warning proposed by the CPMP has been transmitted to the European Commission for decision. I would be grateful if could you let me know specifically which Commission office is dealing with this matter, also whether there exists any form of appeal or review mechanism beyond this.

Thank you for your attention; I look forward to hearing from you. 

Yours sincerely,
Charles Medawar

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