HC Deb 17 March 1999 vol 327 c675W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much income the Medicines Control Agency derives from licensing fees. [75727]

Ms Jowell

The Medicines Control Agency receives almost all its income from licensing and associated fees. The balance of its income derives from charges for associated services for which statutory fees are not levied.

In 1997–98, the Medicines Control Agency received in excess of 97 per cent. (£27.4 million out of £28.1 million) of its income from licensing-related fees. Further information can be obtained from the agency's annual report and accounts.