HC Deb 13 March 1989 vol 149 c78W
Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will adequately compensate the 8,809 claimants waiting for financial help with National Health Service costs for the delay in payment.

Mr. Mellor

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to her on 7 March at column491 regarding claims for refunds of charges paid while claims have been delayed at the agency benefits unit.