§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he remains satisfied with the arrangements made under the voluntary price regulation scheme with the National Health Service supplier which had a 65 per cent. increase in pre-tax profits, information about which has been sent to him by the hon. Member for Brent, South.
§ Mr. MoyleThe figures quoted refer to the company's total business, only a small part of which is devoted to the sale of medicines to the National Health Service. The profits earned by the company from its sale of medicines to the National Health Service do not appear excessive.