§ 23. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health whether his negotiations with the pharmaceutical industry regarding the prices of their products supplied through the National Health Service have concluded.
§ Mr. VosperThe current negotiations with the pharmaceutical industry concern the prices of proprietary preparations. Discussions have recently been concluded, and in the light of these the industry have revised their proposals, which I am now considering.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopIn view of that, would the Minister say when he will be in a position to announce the decisions which have been reached about prices?
§ Mr. VosperI am aware that these negotiations have been very protracted, but I have only just started to consider the position and could not advise the hon. Member of any date at this stage.