HC Deb 30 June 1969 vol 786 c6W
53. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he proposes to make bulk purchases of medicines for the National Health Service under Section 46 of the Patents Act.

Mr. Snow

Not at present. We are hopeful that negotiations with the pharmaceutical industry will provide supplies of medicines for the National Health Service at reasonable prices which would make such action unnecessary.

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