HC Deb 04 July 1972 vol 840 cc81-2W
73. Mr. James Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now consider giving, as of right, free prescriptions to women over 60 not working and whose husbands are in receipt of the retirement pension but not of a supplement; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alison

No. Anyone under 65 who cannot afford to pay prescription charges is entitled to exemption or refund.

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