HC Deb 27 April 1964 vol 694 c4W
44. Mr. Bence

asked the Minister of Health what is the average weekly cost of medical prescriptions to people on sickness benefit and retirement pension; and if he will introduce legislation to enable such people to recover their expenses on medical prescriptions.

Mr. Barber

I regret that the information is not available. Arrangements already exist for reimbursing prescription charges in cases of hardship.