HC Deb 03 March 1966 vol 725 cc364-5W
Mr. Stodart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the cost of abolishing prescription charges from 1st February, 1965, until 31st January, 1966, or up to the most recent date prior to 31st January for which figures are available.

Mr. Ross

It is not possible to make reliable estimates of the effect on the drug bill of the abolition of prescription charges since this is only one of a number of factors.