Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Health – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 December 1960.
Mr Kenneth Robinson
, St Pancras North
12:00,
12 December 1960
asked the Minister of Health what changes he intends to make in the voluntary price regulation scheme for drugs following his review of the scheme.
Mr Enoch Powell
, Wolverhampton South West
This matter is still under consideration.
Mr Kenneth Robinson
, St Pancras North
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, in the light of the very sharp criticisms of the scheme by the Public Accounts Committee and the excessive profits of some drug manufacturers, we look forward to substantial changes in the scheme? Is he able to tell the House when he is likely to make an announcement on this matter?
Mr Enoch Powell
, Wolverhampton South West
Not yet, Sir.
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