HC Deb 11 April 1978 vol 947 c377W
54. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning the reductions in National Health Service remuneration available to chemist contractors and its effect on the pharmaceutical service.

Mr. Ennals

I have recently received representations from the chairman of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, from hon. Members and from chemist contractors about the rate of return paid on capital employed in NHS dispensing. There has been no reduction in the total remuneration paid to chemist contractors.