§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has made to Hoffman La Roche about its price structure and supplies of pharmaceutical services to the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNone, but the profits of Roche Products Ltd., the United Kingdom subsidiary of Hoffman La Roche are controlled under the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme. I announced reductions in profit levels from NHS business and other measures on 8 December, and I refer the hon. Member to that statement—[Vol. 50, c. 477–79.]