§ 94. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, if his system of granting exemption from the prescription charges to all patients suffering from venereal diseases maintains the confidentiality of the treatment.
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§ Mr. EnnalsHospital authorities have been advised that the arrangements made must be such as to preserve confidentiality of treatment.
§ 95. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the cost of printing and issuing memorandum H.M. (68) 30 concerning prescription charges for hospital out-patients; and if any subsequent memoranda on this subject have been issued.
§ Mr. EnnalsAbout £125; H.M. (68) 79 was issued in October and cost about £100: I am sending my hon. Friend a copy.
§ Mr. Bidwellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will ensure that a percentage of official expenditure on advertising medical prescription charges exemptions goes to the weekly Tribune and the daily Morning Star.
§ Mr. EnnalsNo. The aim in placing Press advertisements is to secure maximum value for money, and the advertisements were mainly placed in newspapers with a larger circulation.