§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many pharmacies have closed in each month since October 1977; how many have commenced business; and how many remain in operation.
§ Mr. MoyleAccording to the records of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, pharmacy closures and openings in England in each month since October 1977 were as follows: —
1977 Closures Openings October … … 14 11 November … … 10 13 December … … 15 12 1978 January … … 15 16 February … … 29 14 At 28th February 1978, there were 8,949 registered pharmacies in England.