§ Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the shortage of pharmacists; and what steps he is taking to alleviate this shortage.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI am aware that there is a shortage in the hospital service. In consultation with the Standing Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee and the Central Health Services Council, I am now considering what advice might be given about the re-organisation of pharmaceutical departments to make the best use of available manpower.