Mr. Philips Priceasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in dermatological clinics throughout the country the average prescription requiring more than one preparation is higher than any other type of clinic; and whether, in view of the heavy burden that this puts on patients suffering from skin trouble in comparison with other types of cases, he will abolish making a charge of 1s. on all items in excess of a certain figure.
§ Mr. VosperMy information is that there is some tendency for the average number of items for these prescriptions to be higher than the general average; but I am not satisfied that any special action is needed in addition to the existing arrangements to give assistance when it is required.