The Secretary of State may by order provide for the control of maximum prices to be charged for any medical supplies, other than health service medicines, required for the purposes of the health service.
Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult any body which appears to the Secretary of State appropriate to represent persons who manufacture, distribute or supply medical supplies falling within subsection (1).
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In this section ...—
"medical supplies" includes surgical, dental and optical materials and equipment, ...
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and "equipment" includes any machinery, apparatus or appliance, whether fixed or not, and any vehicle.