§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Health how the rates of pay of pharmacists in mental hospitals compare with those of pharmacists in general hospitals; and if he will appoint a committee of inquiry to consider the rates of pay and the staffing of all hospital pharmaceutical departments.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThe rates of pay of pharmacists in mental hospitals, other than chief pharmacists, are the same as those for pharmacists in general hospitals.
The rates of pay of the chief pharmacists vary in accordance with a points scheme, which takes into account, inter alia, the size and type of hospital, and was agreed by the Pharmaceutical Whitley Council.
The answer to the second part of the Question is "No".