§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what timing amendments are proposed to the transitional arrangements in the light of the delayed introduction of the proposed new contract for pharmacists.
§ Mr. HayhoeI assume my hon. Friend is referring to possible changes to the transitional arrangements pending the implementation of the pharmacists' new contract agreement as set out in the draft guidelines, copies of which have been placed in the Library. Until the NHS (Amendment) Bill completes its passage through Parliament, and a new date for implementation of the contract is known, no new transitional arrangements will be announced.