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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Vioxx

Question
Whether he plans to meet Merck, Sharpe and Dohme to discuss compensation for those affected by Vioxx.
Answer

I have no such plans. The then Under-Secretary of State for Health, my hon. Friend the Member for Bury, South (Mr. Lewis), met representatives of the company on 10 July 2008 and conveyed to them the concerns expressed by Members.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
485 c950 
243633 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Side effects Rofecoxib
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk