§ Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will change the basis of remuneration for pharmacists to avoid them suffering a significant reduction in income if general practitioners prescribe less and prescribe generically.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are negotiating a new contract and system for the remuneration of pharmacists with the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, which represents retail pharmacists. We will seek to maintain a level of remuneration which represents a fair return for the quality and quantity of service that the public require.