§ 95. Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Health what representations he has received from local medical committees in Lincolnshire to the effect that dispensing rural practitioners should not 232W be made responsible for the collection of 1s. for medicines dispensed.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithOne of these committees has represented that dispensing doctors should not be responsible for the collection of the charge. My right hon. Friend is about to discuss these difficulties with the British Medical Association.
§ 103. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health what representations he has received from the British Medical Association regarding the proposed charge for prescriptions and its collection by dispensing practitioners; and what reply he has given.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithMy right hon. Friend is about to discuss the matter with the British Medical Association.
§ Brigadier Medlicottasked the Minister of Health what action he is taking on the representations he has received from the medical profession objecting to the proposed arrangements for the collection of prescription charges by dispensing practitioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrookshankI am about to discuss the matter with representatives of the British Medical Association.