HC Deb 30 October 1911 vol 30 c536
Mr. KELLAWAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain does not recognise the pharmaceutical certificates of any British Colony; and if, under the National Insurance Bill, the holders of British-Colonial pharmaceutical certificates who are in business as chemists in this country will be prohibited from supplying drugs and medicines under the Bill?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I understand that the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is now engaged in negotiations with Colonial representatives. It is hoped that it may prove possible to formulate a by-law providing for the admission to the Register of Chemists of persons holding Colonial certificates of qualification equivalent to the British qualification.

Mr. KELLAWAY

Is it hoped to conclude the negotiation in time to make it possible for them to apply to the Insurance Bill?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am sorry I am not able to reply to that question.