§ Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Health 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. PowellThe following are the figures:
— 1961/62 (Actual) 1962/63 (Most recent estimate) £ million £ million Prescriptions … 20.7 21.2 Dentures … 6.2 6.6 Spectacles … 6.3 6.8 Other Appliances … 0.2 0.2 Dental Treatment … 3.7 3.6