§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about the differences between health authorities regarding funding for the prescribing of certain licensed drugs; to what extent health authorities are free to refuse to prescribe certain drugs on the grounds of cost; and if he will review the disparities. [10106]
§ Mr. MilburnPurchasers are responsible for funding those services which are clinically effective and meet the needs of local people in the light of the resources available.