§ 30. Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current profit allowed to pharmacutical companies dealing with the National Health Service.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe target profit used in setting the prices of any pharmaceutical company is assessed having regard to the contribution which it makes to the economy, including foreign earnings, investment, employment or research. The actual target profits set for individual companies are a matter of commercial confidence.
§ 32. Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will reduce the present profit allowance for pharmaceutical companies selling to the National Health Service.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe rate of profitability allowed to the industry as a whole as well as to individual companies is being examined as part of the review of the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme.