I wanted to ensure that the views of local pharmacists, and my constituents who use them, were given a voice to their fears of closure.

I understand the need to look at savings but I asked the Government Minister to consider if these could be better targeted on those pharmacies which are in clusters rather than in rural areas where the next pharmacy could be many miles away.

The Minister assured me that he would consider my proposals before a final decision is taken.

Please see the video link below for the full speech.

http://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/d98433b7-7a35-4c88-85e0-5a4c78e633b5?in=14:56:47&out=15:01:53