§ Mr. ConwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many inspections have been undertaken by the Medicines Control Agency in each of the last three years.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe information requested is shown in the table:
Number 1987–19881 867 1988–1989 900 1989–1990 891 1 (April 1—March 31)
§ Mr. ConwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the present cost of a wholesale dealers licence from the Medicines Control Agency; and whether any additional charges are involved in applying for and obtaining such a licence.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyAn application for a wholesale dealers licence costs £1,105. An inspection is usually necessary in order to determine the application for pharmacy and prescription-only medicines wholesalers, for which there is an additional fee of £1,105.