HC Deb 21 July 1981 vol 9 c122W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps have been taken to improve the pharmaceutical service rota scheme in Belfast since 28 April 1980.

Mr. John Patten

Financial approval to the introduction of on-call arrangements for dispensing urgent prescriptions in the Belfast area has been given. The Eastern Health and Social Services Board has begun discussions with the pharmaceutical profession on the detailed arrangements for improving the existing rota/on-call system.