HC Deb 08 February 1963 vol 671 c113W
Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health if he will state separately the revenue accruing in 1961–62 from prescription charges, charges for dentures, for spectacles, for other appliances, and for dental treatment; and what are the corresponding estimates for the current financial year.

Mr. Powell

The following are the figures:

— 1961/62 (Actual) 1962/63 (Most recent estimate)
£ million £ million
Prescriptions … 20.7 21.2
Dentures … 6.2 6.6
Spectacles … 6.3 6.8
Other Appliances … 0.2 0.2
Dental Treatment … 3.7 3.6