§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement about the progress of discussions on remuneration of National Health Service pharmacists.
§ Dr. VaughanI refer the hon. Member to my reply on 21 June to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow, East (Mr. Dykes) concerning the work of the independent panel, which has held a further meeting 403W since that date.—[Vol. 968, c. 656]. In addition, I myself will shortly be meeting representatives of the pharmaceutical services negotiating committee at their request.