HC Deb 01 November 1988 vol 139 c584W
24. Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the shortage of qualified pharmaceutical staff in the National Health Service.

Mr. Mellor

We are aware of reports of a shortage of qualified pharmaceutical staff in some areas. I understand that the two sides of the pharmaceutical Whitley council are currently negotiating a new pay and grading structure for hospital pharmacists.

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