Orkambi and Cystic Fibrosis — [Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair]

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 7:07 pm on 19 March 2018.

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Photo of Paul Sweeney Paul Sweeney Shadow Minister (Scotland) 7:07, 19 March 2018

Many hon. Members have referred to the Scottish Medicines Consortium. Of course, healthcare in Scotland is a devolved issue but the issues are the same: there is still a two-year wait to get the matter through. Does my hon. Friend agree that there is a need for a closer working relationship between NICE and the SMC? Perhaps sometimes, with collective bargaining, a deal on price could be reached sooner.