HC Deb 13 July 1948 vol 453 c87W
82. Mr. N. Macpherson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he proposes to take to resolve the present deadlock between his Department and the representatives of the Scottish chemists.

84. Mr. Maclay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what grounds his negotiations with chemists in Scotland for entry into the National Health Service have broken down.

Mr. Woodburn

I am glad to say that I reached an understanding with the representatives of the Scottish chemists on 1st July, and that the chemists have been providing pharmaceutical services under the new National Health Service Scheme since its commencement on 5th July.