§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress he is making in his consideration of introducing an extension of the patent life for pharmaceutical products; what discussions he has had with the industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend, the Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Mr. Murphy) on 20 November at column116–7.