§ 87. Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in view of the decline in the number of chemists shops, if he will take steps to ensure an even distribution of pharmaceutical services throughout the country.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and other bodies representative of pharmacies have set up a committee to consider the desirability and implications of introducing a measure of control over the location of pharmacies. My officers have suggested an exploratory meeting with representatives of the committee, which recently issued its first report.
§ 88. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what date he received a communication from R. Ducher, Clerk to the North-East London Executive Health Service Council, despatched under date of 28th October, concerning the pharmaceutical services; what was the nature of this communication; what was his reply; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyThis letter was received in the Department on 30th October. I have sent to my hon. Friend a copy of the reply of 6th November.