§ Mrs. PeacockTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average length of time taken in each of the last three years by his Department to process applications under article 3 of the Medicines (Exemption from Licences) (Manufacturer and Assembly Temporary Provisions) Order 1972; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI refer my hon. Friend to my reply to her on 18 December 1987 at column905.