HC Deb 20 January 1964 vol 687 cc86-7W
51. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Health if he will introduce legislation to amend the National Health Service Act, 1952, to authorise the remission of charges for optical, dental or other treatment for a patient who is unemployed at the time of treatment.

Mr. Barber

No. Financial assistance with these charges is already available in cases of hardship.

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