§ 22. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will review the position of retirement pensioners' wives who are between the ages of 60 and 65 years with a view to increasing the concessions and benefits available.
§ Mr. AlisonI assume that the hon. Member is referring to exemption from prescription charges. Help is available to those who cannot afford to pay prescription charges and we see no reason to alter the existing arrangements.