§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the post of chief pharmacist at Shelton Hospital, Shrewsbury, has remained vacant since November last despite advertisement in the Pharmaceutical Journal; and what action he proposes to take to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. SnowYes, though as the hon. Member knows a locum chief pharmacist was employed for eight weeks during this period. This is essentially a local problem but my right hon. Friend is considering whether any general action might help to reduce recruitment difficulties in this and other areas.