§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in his examination of the conference which took place in 301W Jersey at which the expenses of doctors and their wives were met by one of the suppliers of medicines to the National Health Service, the assurance of the company concerned that the wives' expenses will not be charged against the National Health Service means that the doctors' expenses will be so charged; what is the cost involved; and if he will make a further statement.
§ Sir K. JosephThe legitimate expenses incurred by the doctors at this conference will be included in the annual financial return submitted by the company under the voluntary price regulation scheme. This information is supplied on a confidential basis and I cannot give details of any individual item of cost.