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Unfortunately, I was not in the House in November last year, but I hear very strongly what the noble Lord is saying about healthcare and pha

My Lords, 80% of the population live within 20 minutes’ walking distance of a pharmacy.

My noble friend raises a very good point. I have experience in my own family of GP practice doing exactly that.

The noble Baroness is exactly right: I do not have those figures to hand, but I will write to her.

I thank my noble friend for that very good question. ICBs are encouraged to do exactly what he says.

Six per cent.

My Lords, they are private businesses and some close, some open and there are changes.

The noble Baroness raises several good points there.

My Lords, there are more than 11,000 pharmacies in England.

Unfortunately, I was not in the House in November last year, but I hear very strongly what the noble Lord is saying about healthcare and pha