HC Deb 28 January 1963 vol 670 c123W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health if he will now apply for compulsory licences to allow hospitals to purchase drugs under Section 41 of the Patents Act 1949.

Mr. Powell

No.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health what action he proposes to take regarding the importation of drugs for use in the National Health Service, in view of the recent decision in the case of Pfizer Corporation v. Ministry of Health; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Powell

I am lodging an appeal.