Feargal Quinn (Independent)

We look forward to it but perhaps without the same sprightly and innovative proposals that come from those seeking to evacuate this House to go to a different House following that election.

The pharmaceutical regulation Bill is to be introduced at some point. Some years ago I pointed out that doctors in Britain find it difficult to prescribe non-branded, generic drugs that are dramatically cheaper than branded drugs. The figures published yesterday in Britain indicate that £500 million sterling extra is spent because doctors, influenced by advertisers, prescribe branded drugs. We should highlight this matter to ensure that we take the steps necessary to make dramatic savings in health care costs. The Bill should be brought to the House as soon as possible.