HC Deb 23 October 1973 vol 861 cc454-5W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present level of incomes below which patients are entitled to exemption from prescriptions; if time has been used on television to publicise the changes and how to obtain free prescriptions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alison

The level of income below which patients are entitled to exemption from prescription charges varies with the size of family and the age of any children; no; full details are to be found in the October 1973 edition of leaflet PC11, "Free prescriptions or refund of charges on income grounds", and every prescription form tells patients that this is available at local social security offices and post offices.