§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health what was the average price at which hospital supplies officers were purchasing Mallory mercury batteries number RM 401 H in 1967; what is the average price paid since the increase in January, 1968; and what estimate he has made of the extra cost to the National Health Service for the six months ending 30th June, 1968.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonPrices paid by hospitals vary according to local arrangements and I regret that the information requested is not readily available.