HC Deb 09 February 1993 vol 218 c614W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the representations there have been from pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding the new posts on the advisory committee on NHS drugs.

Dr. Mawhinney

The Director of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry wrote to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 11 December on this matter. A reply was sent on 25 January.

Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what criteria appointees to the advisory committee on NHS drugs have to meet.

Dr. Mawhinney

Members are appointed to the advisory committee on national health service drugs on the basis of their professional expertise and experience in relevant areas, following consultation with appropriate professional bodies.