HC Deb 06 March 1968 vol 760 cc96-7W
Mr. Younger

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money he expects to save in Scotland during the financial year 1968–69 by the imposition of prescription charges.

Mr. Buchan

About £1¾ million.

Mr. Younger

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements he proposes to make so that old-age pensioners, the chronic sick and other needy persons shall not have to pay the new prescription charges imposed by the Government.

Mr. Buchan

My right hon. Friend is associated with the proposals which my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health outlined in his reply to the hon. Member for Willesden, West (Mr. Pavitt) on 29th February.—[Vol. 759, c.416.]