§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the improved balance of payments and the strength of the economy, he will give consideration in his forthcoming Budget to freeing the National Health Service of all charges so far as the users of this service are concerned.
§ Mr. DiamondThe need for a contribution from such charges must be considered as a matter of priority relative to the many demands on public expenditure, within the limits set out in the recent White Paper.