Community Pharmacy

Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes Excerpts

Monday 17th October 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen]

Certainly everybody was consulted during the process and that is why we were very disappointed with the attitude that has been taken. We took particular care to endeavour to work collaboratively and we listened to their suggestions and proposals over quite a long period.

I have just been passed something by my inspiration, who is not far from my left-hand side. As I am on my feet, I hope that noble Lords will not mind if I answer the question put by my noble friend Lord Lansley. Roughly 50% of local areas currently commission community pharmacies to provide minor-ailment services. As the Minister announced last week, we are committed to increasing the coverage to all areas by April 2018. This shows how valuable a resource pharmacies are for patient care.

[Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes (Con)]

Does my noble friend accept—

[The Earl of Courtown (Con)]

I apologise to my noble friend but the 10 minutes for questions have now passed.