§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will seek to institute a different and more favourable pay structure for rural doctors and pharmacists with the object of improving pharmaceutical advice and supervision to the rural community.
§ Dr. VaughanWe have no plans to do so. Most pharmacies in rural areas qualify for special payments under a scheme for essential small pharmacies. General medical practitioners in these areas can receive special rural practice payments and there are other arrangements to attract and retain doctors in under-doctored areas.