HC Deb 27 April 1950 vol 474 c1126
43. Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Health whether he has considered a request from the Salford Health Executive Council for permission to establish an all-night chemist service for patients who are attended by their doctor late in the evenings when chemists are closed; and what are his intentions in regard to this matter.

Mr. Bevan

Yes, Sir. I am unable to approve this as a charge on Exchequer funds. The appropriate regulations already provide for the supply of drugs in an emergency.