HC Deb 22 October 1971 vol 823 c210W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the percentages of the average total cost per prescription in 1966 and 1970 made up of ingredient cost, on cost, professional fee and container allowance.

Mr. Alison

The information is as follows:

concerned to describe the nature and size of the problem of home care for the dying, by whom and at what cost needs are being met, and the nature and extent of unmet need, is in its final stages and the published results are expected in late 1972. The other is support provided for an experimental domiciliary service for patients in the terminal stage of illness and its evaluation. Results are discussed in conferences and seminars and an article is expected to be submitted for publication in 1972.