§ Lord Ashley of Stokeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will publish the 1996–97 annual report and accounts of the Medical Devices Agency.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Health (Baroness Jay of Paddington)We have received the report and accounts of the Medical Devices Agency and copies have today been laid before both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the requirements of Section 5(2) and 5(3) of the Exchequer and Audit Departments Act 1921. Copies have also been placed in the Library.