§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the negotiations with Company A providing the National Health Service with pharmaceutical products announced in paragraph 27 of the Report on Civil Appropriation Accounts 1966–67 were completed; what was the estimated saving of money which resulted; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanNegotiations were concluded on 25th April, 1969. The company is to make price reductions and other adjustments which are estimated to produce a saving in the next 12 months of approximately £1 million.