§ 106. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Health what would be the cost of an all-night chemist service in Salford; and whether his regulations enable the chemists to arrange amongst themselves for the service without having to obtain his approval.
§ Mr. BevanI am unable to give the estimate requested in the first part of the Question. It is open to the chemists to make whatever private arrangements they wish, but I should not feel justified in approving an all-night service as a charge on Exchequer funds.
§ 107. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that many doctors in Salford cannot supply drugs as provided for under the emergency regulations for patients who are visited by them late in the evenings and early mornings when chemists are closed; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. BevanI am not aware that doctors are unable to comply with the regulations, but I will look into any particular case which is brought to my notice.