Trans Tasman Therapeutic decision “inevitable"
Monday, 12 December 2005, 9:20 am
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
Trans Tasman Therapeutic Goods decision
“inevitable”
National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall,
says Labour’s decision to delay the joint Trans Tasman
Therapeutic Goods Agency was “inevitable”.
“The fact is,
Labour does not have the numbers in Parliament to force New
Zealand into what could become an overly-bureaucratic
regulator.
“New Zealand industry and consumers must be
assured that compliance costs associated with this joint
agency will be minimised.
“Labour should be working with
other parties in Parliament to ensure New Zealand’s
interests are protected.
“Until that happens, Labour will
not be able to pass any laws in this area,” says Mr Ryall.
Ends
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