§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions she has had with the Minister for Consumer Affairs following the lifting of price controls on condoms.
§ Mr. SackvilleThere has been no formal meeting of Health and Consumer Affairs Ministers following the lifting of price control on condoms. The decision to accept the recommendation of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission was taken by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Corporate Affairs in the light of the fact that the Department of Health had given evidence to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission, and in liaison with the Minister responsible for consumer affairs.