HC Deb 21 March 1995 vol 257 c168W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on non-contract pharmacies in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 15 March 1995]: Any registered pharmacy in Scotland can provide pharmaceutical services outwith the national health service. Only pharmacies contracting with a health board and included in that health board's pharmaceutical list can provide NHS pharmaceutical services.