HC Deb 11 December 1979 vol 975 c581W
23. Mr. Aspinwall

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much was raised in the United Kingdom in dental and optical charges in 1974–75 and in 1978–79.

Dr. Vaughan

£49–9 million in 1974–75 and £94–4 million in 1978–79 was raised by patient charges in the National Health Service general dental services and general ophthalmic services in the United Kingdom.