15. Mr. Brian Harrisonasked the Minister of Health when the claim of the Apothecaries' Hall Dispensers' Association for an increase in salary, which has been under review since September, 1964, will be met, in view of the dwindling numbers of this profession due to insufficient remuneration.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe claim in 1964 was made by the Staff Side of the Whitley Council. A settlement of three per cent. was agreed in November, 1964, effective from 1st September, 1964, on the understanding that the work and responsibilities of dispensing assistants would be reviewed during 1965. A revised claim was made in August, 1965. The study has been completed and the Whitley Council is meeting on 17th February. Numbers employed are increasing annually.