HC Deb 14 November 1961 vol 649 cc45-6W
Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health what is the estimated annual revenue, based on the most recent figures available, from prescription charges, dental treatment charges, spectacle charges, denture charges, and charges for other appliances, respectively.

Mr. Powell

The latest estimates for the current year (England and Wales), "based on experience to date, are as follows:

£m.
Prescriptions … … 20.5
Dental treatment … … 3.5
Spectacles … … 6.7
Dentures … … 6.8
Other appliances … … 0.2