Community Pharmacy in 2016-17 and Beyond
Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and David MowatThursday 20th October 2016
(7 years, 8 months ago)
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David Mowat
The right hon. Gentleman makes an extremely good point. They are not yet in place, but they will be by 1 December.
Mr Edward Vaizey (Wantage) (Con)
I congratulate the Minister on his statement. It is worth reminding the House that many urban pharmacies are located in clusters and are very close to one another. It is therefore quite right that we should look at how they are subsidised. I am pleased that, as a result of these savings, he will be looking out for rural pharmacies, which are more dispersed. They are the ones that really need the help.
David Mowat
The access scheme to which I referred will apply to rural and urban pharmacies. Indeed, there is more urban than rural in it, but it will protect rural pharmacies in the way my right hon. Friend mentions.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and David Mowat(7 years, 8 months ago)
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David Mowat
The STP process is an attempt to upgrade our public health and mental health provision and cancer outcomes. Every STP will be expected to provide an assessment of local public health priorities and the timetable for progress towards that.
Mr Edward Vaizey (Wantage) (Con)
Wantage community hospital in my constituency has recently closed because of the threat of Legionnaires’ disease, and it will not reopen until we have finally concluded consultation on the sustainability and transformation plan—if it reopens at all. This consultation has been delayed, and that naturally worries my constituents. Will the Minister join me in urging Oxfordshire to get on with consulting on this very important plan, so that we can have a reasonable discussion?
David Mowat
I will join my right hon. Friend in doing that. I am not familiar with the specifics of the Wantage case, but it does not sound right that it is an ongoing thing that is not fixed quickly.