§ 43. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health whether he will abolish the 1s. prescription charge, in view of the recommendation of the British Medical Association annual meeting.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodNo, Sir.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopIs not the right hon. Gentleman willing to take into account the representations of a body of people who are, perhaps, best qualified to offer an opinion, and, in addition, the view of a body like the Trades Union Congress, who have made similar representations?
§ Mr. MacleodI am delighted to take it into account and I have studied what was said, but it has not altered my view that no change should be made at present.