HC Deb 13 April 1959 vol 603 cc51-2W
29. Sir M. Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Health his estimate of the cost of providing free drugs and dressings to the 3 per cent. of the population which he estimates are not using the free practitioner service.

Mr. Walker-Smith

For a free supply, the estimated annual cost for England and Wales would be nearly £.2¼ million. This estimate necessarily depends on certain assumptions.

in the light of the further consultation which has been held with the medical profession. In the meantime the qualifications required of chiropodists and other medical auxiliaries for employment in the National Health Service are governed by the National Health Service (Medical Auxiliaries) Regulations, 1954.