§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Health (1) what was the average number of prescriptions issued per person in Gateshead during November, 1960, and November, 1961, together with the national average for like periods;
(2) the average cost of doctors' prescriptions issued per person in Gateshead during November, 1960, and November, 1961, together with the national average for like periods.
§ Miss PittThe information is as follows:
— Gateshead England and Wales Number, per person on doctors' lists, of prescriptions dispensed during:— November, 1960 0.43 0.44 November, 1961 0.37 0.37 Cost, per person on doctors' lists, of pres criptions dispensed during:— d. d. November, 1960 40.88 38.84 November, 1961 38.87 37.48