HC Deb 06 December 1954 vol 535 c579
17. Mr. Carmichael

asked the Minister of Health the total financial cost to medical patients in respect of drugs and appliances prescribed by general practitioners for the year 1953–54; what was the amount paid by old-age pensioners; and what he estimates the charges will be for 1954–55.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

The approximate amount of charges paid by patients in England and Wales was £6.7 million. My right hon. Friend has no separate information about the amount paid by old-age pensioners. The amount estimated to be received from such charges in 1954–55 is approximately £6.8 million.

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