HC Deb 08 February 1926 vol 191 cc640-1
88. Sir WILFRID SUGDEN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that medicine supplied to prisoners in His Majesty's prisons is dispensed by or under the supervision of a pharmacist; and if, in view of this, he will replace the non-commissioned officer at present in subordinate charge of the dispensing at Netley Hospital by a person possessing the qualification of pharmacist in order that a sick soldier may have his medicine dispensed subject to proper safeguards?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Sir Laming Worthington-Evans)

The answer is in the negative.

Sir W. SUGDEN

Is the right hon. Baronet aware that the facilities we ask for soldiers obtain in the ranks of the Navy? Why is his Department not able to do what the Navy are able to do?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

This is a question which bas been frequently asked and frequently debated in the House, and on the proper occasion I shall be glad to debate it again, if necessary.

Sir W. SUGDEN

I shall be there, ready.