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Written question asked by Jenny Willott (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2008. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Vioxx

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health with reference to the Answer of 17 June 2008, Official Report, column 799, on cardiovascular incidents, what steps his Department (a) has taken since that Answer and (b) plans to take to ensure that the manufacturer of Vioxx fulfils its responsibilities to people in the UK who have been affected; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Care Services, met with representatives of Merck Sharpe and Dohme UK Ltd on 10 July 2008 where he highlighted the concerns raised by hon. Members on behalf of their constituents. A representative from Merck and Co., Inc. was also present at that meeting.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
485 c169W; 241266
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Rofecoxib
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk