HC Deb 22 November 1983 vol 49 c110W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to secure a supply of a British hepatitis B vaccine in place of the American product; and what is his estimate of the saving on each course by this replacement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Technology in the development of this type of vaccine is advancing very rapidly, and I am not in a position to give an estimate as to when a British vaccine will be available.