To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent submissions he has received on the consideration given to cost by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in its appraisal process of potential drug treatments; and if he will make a statement. (210759)

The Department regularly receives representations, from hon. Members and other interested parties, on different aspects of the work of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). NICE is responsible for determining the approach taken to cost in its technology appraisal work.