HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 cc95-6W
Mr. Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment his Department has made of the proposals in Consultation Document MLX249 published by the Medicines Control Agency; if the proposals represent Government policy; and if he will make a statement. [80633]

Dr. Howells

My officials have assessed these proposals, taken on board industry's views and made representations, both orally and in writing, to the Medicines Control Agency.

We also understand that the Medicines Control Agency have consulted widely.