§ Mr. P. Browneasked the Minister of Health if he will consider exempting from the increased prescription charges all those drawing a retirement pension from whatever source.
§ Mr. PowellNo. To do so without regard to their resources would be unfair to other persons in comparable financial c rcumstances.
§ Mr. P. Browneasked the Minister of Health if he will consider introducing a prescription form of a separate colour for use by the chronically sick and the aged which will not attract a charge when presented to the chemist.
§ Mr. PowellI do not consider that the task of assessing need or awarding exemption can properly be placed on the doctor.