§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has now received from pharmacists and chemists about his decision not to restrict the dispensing powers of doctors in rural areas; and what reasons he has given in his replies for his decision not to uphold the agree- 576W ment reached between the two professions.
§ Mr. CrossmanAbout 500. Replies have explained that proposals for altering the arrangements for rural dispensing have not been agreed by both professions and that I do not consider it desirable to impose proposed changes which the medical profession as a whole have declined to ratify.