§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make it his policy to invoke Crown use in relation to the use of the virus HPC; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian Taylor[holding answer 16 January 1995]: Crown use provisions remain available as a last resort.
Although concern has been expressed concerning the supply and cost of test kits for the hepatitis C virus, the supply is adequate and continuing competition can be expected to ensure value for money.