Charges (Hansard, 19 March 1985)

HC Deb 19 March 1985 vol 75 c448W 448W

§ Mrs. Renée Short
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will break down the net increase of £40 million in total income from charges following his statement of 11 March, Official Report, column 22, showing the amount attributable to increases in (a) prescription charges and pre-payment certificates, (b) dental charges, (c) elastic stockings and tights, wigs and fabric supports, (d) charges for private patients and (e) charges for overseas visitors.

§ Mr. Kenneth Clarke
The information is as follows:

£ million

a. Prescription charges and prepayment certificates 19

b. Dental charges 49

c. Elastic stockings and tights, wigs and fabric supports ^*1

d. Charges for private patients 4

e. Charges for overseas visitors 0.1

f. Other †1

74

Less: Loss of income on the General Ophthalmic Services (-)35

39

^* Estimate (not separately identified)

† Mainly additional income from road traffic accident charges and blood handling charges.

	£ million
a. Prescription charges and prepayment certificates	19
b. Dental charges	49
c. Elastic stockings and tights, wigs and fabric supports	^*1
d. Charges for private patients	4
e. Charges for overseas visitors	0.1
f. Other	†1
	74
Less: Loss of income on the General Ophthalmic Services	(-)35
	39
^* Estimate (not separately identified)
† Mainly additional income from road traffic accident charges and blood handling charges.