§ Lord Molloyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What representations they have received urging support for the European Commission's proposed regulation to restore lost patent life to pharmaceutical innovations; and whether such representations have included the views of the British Generic Manufacturers' Association.
§ Baroness HooperWe have received representations from several bodies, including the British Generic Manufacturers Association about supplementary protection certificates for extending patent life. We are giving them due consideration.