§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many suppliers of drugs to the National Health Service participated in the voluntary price regulation scheme in the year ending November, 1970; how many price redactions have been made; and how many negotiations are still outstanding.
§ Mr. AlisonI cannot conveniently reply in terms of November, 1970, but 103 companies have provided returns for their financial year ending in 1969; net price reductions were made by eight companies following negotiations and negotiations with four companies are outstanding.