Sir I. Clark Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of vacancies which exist for hospital pharmacists in Scotland; the number of locums that are employed; and how many hospitals have had to discontinue dispensing for out-patients through lack of staff.
§ Mr. J. Stuart:There were 15 vacancies for hospital pharmacists in Scotland in November, 1954, the latest date for which information is available. The number of locums employed is not known. No hospitals have had to discontinue dispensing for out-patients because of lack of staff.
Sir I. Clark Hutchisonasked the Secre-of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that the conditions of service for hospital pharmacists in Scotland are adequate to ensure the necessary recruitment for this service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. Stuart:New rates of pay for all grades of hospital pharmacists in Great Britain have recently been agreed by the Whitley Council. I am not aware that any question is at present outstanding about other conditions of service.