HC Deb 07 February 1961 vol 634 c23W
Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average cost of a National Health Service prescription in 1956; and what is the comparable figure today.

Mr. Maclay:

The average cost of a prescription in 1956 was 5s. 10d. The provisional figure for 1960 is 7s. 11d.

Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average cost of a National Health Service prescription in Edinburgh and Glasgow, respectively, in 1956 and in 1960.

Mr. Maclay:

In Edinburgh, 6s. 4d. in 1956 and an estimated 9s. in 1960. The corresponding figures for Glasgow are 5s. 11d. and 8s.