§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the European Economic Community has imposed any fines on British pharmaceutical manufacturers under Articles 85 and 86; what is the total amount paid in such fines since 1969 by such manufacturers in other countries; and what machinery exists for his office to advise and protect British companies from incurring penalties.
§ Sir G. HoweI have been asked to reply.
The European Commission has imposed no fines on British pharmaceutical manufacturers in their capacity as such. Her Majesty's Government are not responsible for administering the Community's rules of competition and have no knowledge of the total amount of fines paid. But my Department provides British companies with information and advice on the rules.