Community Pharmacies

Debate between Catherine McKinnell and Jonathan Ashworth

Wednesday 2nd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab)]

rose—

[Jonathan Ashworth]

Because she represents my mother’s home town, I will give way first to my hon. Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston.

[Jonathan Ashworth]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. That is why the cuts have aroused so much opposition from not just Labour but Conservative Members.

[Catherine McKinnell]

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Over the past few years, a significant amount of work has been put into the Think Pharmacy First campaign, whose aim is to take pressure off GPs, ambulances and A & E services, but is “Think Pharmacy First for cuts and closures” really what the Government have in mind?

[Jonathan Ashworth]

My hon. Friend has made a powerful point, which completely blows apart many of the arguments that the Government have advanced in recent years.