§ 13. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health what is the estimated cost of the claim for increased remuneration which the National Pharmaceutical Union has lodged, following the introduction of the prescription charges, to compensate for the extra work and heavier expenses of their members.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodNo claim based on these grounds has been lodged.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that in the issue of the "Pharmaceutical Journal" of 7th June it is announced that such a claim was being lodged; and if he is not yet aware of it, if I put a Question down in a week or fortnight, will he be able to give me the information?
§ Mr. MacleodI have answered the Question on the Order Paper, which was whether a claim had been lodged. The answer is, no.