§ Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state separately the revenue accruing in 1961–62 from prescription charges, charges for dentures, for spectacles, for other appliances, and for dental treatment; and what are the corresponding estimates for the current financial year.
§ Mr. NobleThe information is as follows:
— Revenue from charges to patients 1961–62 1962–63 (Estimated) £ £ Prescription charges 2,075,000 2,172,000 Charges for dentures 705,000 735,000 Charges for spectacles 670,000 729,000 Charges for other appliances 17,700 17,000 Charges for dental treatment 325,000 285,000