§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many registered pharmacies there were in Great Britain at the end of 1975; how many closed during that year; and how the total figure compares with that for 1970.
§ Dr. OwenAt the end of 1975 there were 11,162 registered pharmacies in Great Britain and during the year 443 closed and 155 opened. At the end of 1970 there were 12,481 registered pharmacies.