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Debate between Maria Eagle and Jonathan Ashworth
Wednesday 2nd November 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Ashworth Portrait Jonathan Ashworth
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I know that the hon. Gentleman works tirelessly as a champion for pharmacies, but he knows that these proposals will mean cuts in many services.

Maria Eagle Portrait Maria Eagle (Garston and Halewood) (Lab)
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Many pharmacies in Halewood deliver medication, up to 8.30 pm, to elderly and vulnerable people who cannot get out of the house, and to care homes. What does my hon. Friend think will happen if those pharmacies have to close?

Jonathan Ashworth Portrait Jonathan Ashworth
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I do not need to say what I think; I need to say what the sector thinks, and the sector has made it clear today that it will have to cut services such as the delivery of medicines to some of the most elderly and vulnerable members of society.

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