§ 79. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that medical practitioners are, under the National Health Scheme, unable to prescribe 269W special foods for infants suffering from digestive troubles; that in certain areas local health authorities operate a means test in considering whether an infant shall be provided with these special foods; and what steps he is taking to remedy this position.
§ Mr. BevanThe pharmaceutical services provided under the National Health Service are limited to drugs and medicines. Local health authorities have power to make a charge for baby foods supplied by them where they consider this to be justified by the parents' means and I see no reason to alter this arrangement.