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Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 February 1998. It was answered by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will comment on the future of the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme.
Answer

Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement of the future of the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme. [26695] Mr. Win Griffiths: The current price regulation scheme will end this September. Consideration is being given to the form of future arrangements but the aim will be to keep down the NHS drugs bill while assisting the international success of the British pharmaceutical industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26695; 305 c675W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Drugs Prescription drugs Prices Pharmaceutical price regulation scheme