HC Deb 22 March 1949 vol 463 c194
32. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether an alien on a visit to Scotland, either in connection with his business or on holiday, is able to obtain dentures and spectacles free of charge under the National Health Service scheme.

Mr. Woodburn

Yes, Sir, if he remains in the country long enough to be fitted with them in his ordinary turn.

Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

Is not this free gift scheme rather hard upon our taxpayers?

Mr. Maclay

What arrangement exists to ensure that such an individual, who obtains a set of dentures or pair of spectacles in Scotland, does not cross the Border and obtain another set or pair?